Burnside's music is the logical conclusion of poverty, no prospects, hard work for little pay. No, he wasn't formally trained, who the hell could afford it. Despite that, the impulse to create, even in the most desolate of conditions, overcame the grinding lives of the artists, he wasn't a good man, simply a man of his time and place, and his music is an amazing distillation of all of that....
I think he worked regularly and was not a hoe welding worker...he was the tractor guy...a skill level on farms that was a few steps above field workers...and was a part time musician and full time family raising man...but his music could have been full time in another environment.
Gotta love that North Miss. hill country music. Footage of Mr. Woods is hard to find if not rare. FYI....Johnny Woods was Fred McDowells harmonica player. Fred once commented the best he ever heard. Anybody know how old Johnny was in this vid?
@fuxgood Mr. Woods is defenitely one of the greatest blues harmonica players that ever lived....EVER!!! I would guess that MR Woods was probobly in his late 60's when this was filmed.
Acoustic Stories is possibly the greatest solo blues album ever recorded - right up there with Robert Johnson. Listened to a lot of blues and RL is easily in the top 10.it’s no wonder the Black Keys wanted to do a Hill Country Blues covers record. Plus, how can you not love that charming grin?
Brilliant track. I first heard RL Burnside playing in the background of an episode of the Sopranos - a scene at the Bing. It's called 'It's bad you know' and is posted on youtube - I guarantee you it is one the best Blues track you could hope to hear
try listening 2 skip james,smoky babe n fred mcdowell,n yr realise what talent in blues is yeah i could name so many more but c mon,jazz blues funk all had highly talented musicians,i beleive the usa has made the finest contribution 2 music,but much of it has remained underground n unknown 2 people like yrself.talent is a hard earned gift it comes from passion heart soul n yeah sadness n loss,the best examples of music r all about emotion.im english yr musically uneducated sayin that.
I have watched this weekly since it's been posted. The realest blues. The real blues.
Burnside's music is the logical conclusion of poverty, no prospects, hard work for little pay. No, he wasn't formally trained, who the hell could afford it. Despite that, the impulse to create, even in the most desolate of conditions, overcame the grinding lives of the artists, he wasn't a good man, simply a man of his time and place, and his music is an amazing distillation of all of that....
You're so spot on... I could not add a single word more on what you wrote.
I think he worked regularly and was not a hoe welding worker...he was the tractor guy...a skill level on farms that was a few steps above field workers...and was a part time musician and full time family raising man...but his music could have been full time in another environment.
He was good enough.
Why was he not a good man?
;)
sounds like 10 people playin instead of 2. thanks a milion for da priceless vid
We're so lucky for this footage and similar recordings--cuz we ain't going to see anything like this ever again...
not sure it gets any better than this..
R.L. is one of the great last lost Bluesman.... I love him!
woods and burnside two masters of music ..love this video
This is real stuff...it will last forever. Guys kick ass big time...the more I listen to this the better it sounds.
I've never heard of this guy before in my life but it was on my video recommendation list and now I'm hooked!
How cool would it be if you would still listen to R.L. and Johnny Woods
Simply Great!!!!
how is it possible NOT to like this? This is a great recording, all things considered, and damn fine music.
Burnside N Johnny! They are my teacher.
Wow, these guys are magic !!
Gotta love that North Miss. hill country music. Footage of Mr. Woods is hard to find if not rare. FYI....Johnny Woods was Fred McDowells harmonica player. Fred once commented the best he ever heard. Anybody know how old Johnny was in this vid?
Crazy, I have one of Johnny’s harps and i’ve been learning to play it recently, hell the one he’s playing there might be the one I have
diatonic harmonica key of G
R.L and Johnny go together like peanut butter and jam!
Jesus Christ this is good .
it feels good to be on the good side of UA-cam
you can see the respect they have for one another,thats real special comes out in the thier music
thank god someone filmed this!! brilliant!
Gives me ghoosebumps everytime I listen to this.
Moanin' at Midnight, what a fantastic piece of music
R.L.smile is one of the greatest of all time..Johnny's voice says it all. Real men playing real blues. Their legendary...Can't get enough blues..
this is scary good...!!
great stuff. two humans feeling a beauty into form. real.
This is the part of the performance where I imagine them riding off into the sunset
R.L. took care of Johnny Woods....what great respect....they did Blues JUSTICE that night....I hope the both of them found what they wanted
PRICELESS STUFF.
Im here...so many years later..burnin with da burnsides!
god damnit i wish i was half as cool as woods and burnside....viva Robert Lee!!!!!
This is what gave birth to rock n roll . This is great to see these brothas jamming the fuck out
The day just got brighter......
RL Burnside and slide king "Hound Dog" Taylor are tops in my blues book! Saw Burnside in Nawlins twice!
what an absolute gem
@fuxgood Mr. Woods is defenitely one of the greatest blues harmonica players that ever lived....EVER!!! I would guess that MR Woods was probobly in his late 60's when this was filmed.
Wow, these guys are magic !
Mercy.🙏🏾
Wonderful
Never gets old...
Great smile!
two LEGENDS in one room, these tapes are so sweet
this shit just sets you into a mood to stomp your feet and clap your hands
Serious energy
This is the real thing, hits you like a ton of bricks.
This is the Blues!!!! Two real legend of the Blues. Great stuff!
Acoustic Stories is possibly the greatest solo blues album ever recorded - right up there with Robert Johnson. Listened to a lot of blues and RL is easily in the top 10.it’s no wonder the Black Keys wanted to do a Hill Country Blues covers record. Plus, how can you not love that charming grin?
He could play some good stuff back in the early 80s,quart all night long,but he was a good fellow!!!! We had some big times down in Cockrum.
super-duo
This is Great ...Ι Faved ... ... Z
Wish I could rate it with thousands of stars...
He is one the greatest Blues men of all time...
them fellas show do know how ta play dem ole N.M.H bluez.
Pure art and talent.
I want also the Jhonny's jacket
They are out there, absolutely...
man.... love this roots!
Brilliant track. I first heard RL Burnside playing in the background of an episode of the Sopranos - a scene at the Bing. It's called 'It's bad you know' and is posted on youtube - I guarantee you it is one the best Blues track you could hope to hear
That's a smile at 4.08- they are just loving that groove.
this is the straight fuckin blues
Whoop that thing up man
HolyMoly
Looks like they are having a lot of fun, wish I was there with them, briliant vid...!!!
I Fekin LOVE dese guys!
fanbloodytastic.thanks for posting.
Amazing!!! The Best!!!
this is as good as it gets
gotta love his smiley face.
he tunes with the gods...lol....damn R L is a master
Two disciples of Mississippi Fred himself.
Mr. Woods was kicking off R.L. Burnside
Jamás borren estos 3 videos 🙌🏽
Awesome !!!!!!!!!!!!!
forever!!!
Me and my uncle when I try to show him guitar stuff
Is there anything R.L. touched that didn't turn to gold? Johnny Woods will be my new project to find music also.
Check Speedo Harmonica Jones, intense blowin without pause when he gets into it.
thank you !
Ma grandi ! very entertaining great stuff !
whoever posted this : may you attain nirvana! thanx a bunch!
Respect !!!!
Hahah they fit together so well :D
This business is epic.
I love how he switched the groove after around 0:55
Classic!!!!
Wow the real blues
First Class!
Thats what I'm talking about......good stuff.
Johnny was born November 1, 1917, so he was 67 when he made this video.
Even better, if that is possible, is Mr. Woods playing with Mississippi Fred McDowell. Like 1967, "Mama said I'm Crazy".
Right on man!
swag.
fucking awsome!!!
American music from their ancestors. Don't dismiss all the ingredients.
TOP.....!!
2 folks ain't never been to Mississippi
@Carthsgtr these two men have all the talent in the world, love art
ripperduck said it all
Genuine blue
This is the real deal!!!
the real deal!
Peak human preformance
try listening 2 skip james,smoky babe n fred mcdowell,n yr realise what talent in blues is yeah i could name so many more but c mon,jazz blues funk all had highly talented musicians,i beleive the usa has made the finest contribution 2 music,but much of it has remained underground n unknown 2 people like yrself.talent is a hard earned gift it comes from passion heart soul n yeah sadness n loss,the best examples of music r all about emotion.im english yr musically uneducated sayin that.