I helped find his grave in Camden, MS recently - honored to have been a small part in this man getting the recognition he so deserves - there will be a tombstone dedication in early 2018, if you're around the Jackson, MS area, you should plan on coming!
I saw pictures of the finished headstone. This was an amazing campaign to finally find and mark his grave, he deserves it. Thank you for being a part of it.
he was a farmhand. this video was shot by Alan Lomax, a rich white guy with old Texas blood who travelled throughout the south with his father in the 30's to record "roots" music from prison workers and farmhands. needless to say, he followed in his father's footsteps.
NO. DOUBT. This is so stupidly amazing, blows my mind.... and I think that's not even his guitar, I think it's a guitar Alan Lomax was taking around with him just-in-case. --Can you believe like his friends are talking in the background, no big deal, it's just another day... like wow, he had no idea he was SO magnificent.
Man, I wish I could find more info about him and his music. I stumbled upon a few short videos of these jam sessions and I'm completely fascinated by this man. Such raw and genuine music, and just the look is his eyes carry so much history and soul. It's a shame we have so many artists, such as Mr. Sutherland, of whom we know so little about. Thank you so much for sharing! :)
NightFlower : Belton was born in 1911. He died in 1983. He's buried in an unmarked grave in Mississippi, next to his mother. Her grave is marked. Not much information about him other than that and these few videos.
I miss this sound of the background sounds in the south. I always felt like I was at home when I use to visit both my grandmothers and other relatives. The music makes it even more reminiscent!
YES! He OWNS the Blues. All others pale in comparison. Thank you Lord for sending him to us for a while. We are all richer from his rime here on earth. Heaven got the best. See you someday, Saint Belton.
Undoubtedly one of the finest musicians I have ever witnessed,.. Funny thing is,...,... the banter in the background,.... like,... 'ol Belton is just doin' what he does,... no one takin' much notice,... just kinda groovin',... thats what we do,..... we don't care much,... but as we all know,.... and Belton without a doubt,... ther's always the 'ol Lady tellin' us to "put that fucking thing down" ,,.... hollering and scorning,... every time,...Fuckin Love it,... I got 23 years of it...
No, it's all in context, in the moment and in the sound of what the individual is feeling at that moment. You do whatever you want, and express it how you want. Besides, this whole piece sounds absolutely sweet as sugar cane to me. The tuning of the guitar didn't even cross my mind apart from to remind me that i can play my guitar, how i like.
He's in standard tuning, before anyone asks. It's fun to learn about some of the strange tunings used in blues, but this is just simple feel and tone with standard tuning. Belton is Brilliant...beautiful hill country drone here.
Tired of sleeping, low-down lonesome cell Tired of sleeping there, low-down lonesome cell And I wouldn't've been here, hadn't've been for Nell Kill that old grey mule, burn down the white man's barn Kill that old grey mule, burn down that white man's barn I didn't mean no trouble, I didn't mean no harm I want you to love me or leave me, girl, anything you wanta do I want you to love me or leave me, anything you wanta do What a strange thing happenin', someday might a-happen to you Well you say you gonna leave me, said you're goin' away Well, you said you're gonna leave me, pretty Maggie, said you was goin' away I said, luck be the fortune, you'll come back home some day I said luck beats a fortune, gonna make you come some home someday
do any of you guys know where can I find more of this godlike blues master? I cant believe that we only have 2 or 3 things from this guy! Damn he was on the blues side man
Nothing else exists of him beyond what Lomax did. Belton likely had a family and stayed behind in MS while others went north to Chicago and whatnot. He focused on feeding the family - and thus, never recorded professionally or even was noticed.
It's not about being in tune. It's about the emotion and experience. Get it together. @grambutler is right. To good for words. So don't think to hard on this music or you'll miss the entire point.
It's not out of tune, its a dropped tuning (C# I think). It's also why ithese songs have that hurting haunting thumpy feel that compliments Belton's voice perfectly.
I want you to love me or leave me girl / anything you wanna do I want you to love me or leave me / anything you wanna do What a strange thing happened someday might happen to you Well you say you're gonna leave me / Say you're goin away Well you said you're gonna leave me Pearly Mae / Say you're goin away I say luck beats a fortune / you'll come back home someday. I say luck beats a fortune / Pearly Mae you'll come back home someday
He was quite good on that video. But must be REALLY OBSCURE. Never heard of him before. I know many, many, many original blues people. Proably one of those talented unknowns. Any Info? I added this video into my playlist of UNKNOWN BLUES LEGENDS anyway :-)
"It's not about being in tune. It's about the emotion and experience." So if Cecil Barfield tuned his guitar carefully, he was doing that for no reason?
Fyi I'm not complaining. The man has clearly lived a hard life. Sometimes we all need a little help getting through life. Whether it be coffee, smack, herb, or spirit.
I helped find his grave in Camden, MS recently - honored to have been a small part in this man getting the recognition he so deserves - there will be a tombstone dedication in early 2018, if you're around the Jackson, MS area, you should plan on coming!
That's cool just discovered this man not sure why it took so long
Wonderful, thank you
I saw pictures of the finished headstone. This was an amazing campaign to finally find and mark his grave, he deserves it. Thank you for being a part of it.
God Bless You 🙏🏾
Good to hear you had this mans back. What an amazing musician ! Bless you
he was a farmhand. this video was shot by Alan Lomax, a rich white guy with old Texas blood who travelled throughout the south with his father in the 30's to record "roots" music from prison workers and farmhands. needless to say, he followed in his father's footsteps.
Gotta respect Alan Lomax as well, the man is a legend. Definitely saved a lot of music from oblivion
That's The Truth..Alan Lomax..Great finding This Being An Lover of Blue's!(&In NZ.) Thankful in Dunedin NZ.❤
Pulled me in and gave me chills literally with the first note. Bonamassa can't stir a single emotion with 10,000.
Agreed.
This video should have over 1,000,000,000,000 views.
+Christopher Hitchens You forgot a couple of zeroes my dear friend
+Christopher Hitchens No lets keep this a little obscure, pearls for swines anyway
NO. DOUBT. This is so stupidly amazing, blows my mind.... and I think that's not even his guitar, I think it's a guitar Alan Lomax was taking around with him just-in-case. --Can you believe like his friends are talking in the background, no big deal, it's just another day... like wow, he had no idea he was SO magnificent.
Belton Sutherland is an amazing name for a bluesman
And his playing is even more amazing
I learned to play this song. Keeping his music alive.
what tuning is he in? Bb standard?
That is so sick
Such a great tempo. The whole song is foot tapping from the start. The crickets in the background just add to the vibe. Wonderful piece of film!
For the life of me I can't understand how this is not the most watched video on youtube that shit will bust yer brains out!
Watching the guy's face while listening makes it so much better.
Just the heavy real blues. Thanks Belton we ne will never forget...
No better words have been spoken in regards to Belton. Thank you.
The start of rock music
everybody look out. we got a badass musician here.
Man, I wish I could find more info about him and his music. I stumbled upon a few short videos of these jam sessions and I'm completely fascinated by this man. Such raw and genuine music, and just the look is his eyes carry so much history and soul. It's a shame we have so many artists, such as Mr. Sutherland, of whom we know so little about.
Thank you so much for sharing! :)
NightFlower : Belton was born in 1911. He died in 1983. He's buried in an unmarked grave in Mississippi, next to his mother. Her grave is marked. Not much information about him other than that and these few videos.
Same here man! Stumbled upon this and it was love at first note. I'd sure like to find a biography on this guy.
I miss this sound of the background sounds in the south. I always felt like I was at home when I use to visit both my grandmothers and other relatives. The music makes it even more reminiscent!
YES! He OWNS the Blues. All others pale in comparison. Thank you Lord for sending him to us for a while. We are all richer from his rime here on earth. Heaven got the best. See you someday, Saint Belton.
sorry but you know nothing of the blues. my brother
Yes sir!! Mr. Sutherland is in a class.....ALL his own!!
Robert Johnson owns the blues
I bet that guitar has some stories to tell. I mean besides the ones we are hearing.
literally put this n for something in the background, went to walk away, stopped in my tracks after 4 seconds.... its just captivating..
Hands down my one of my favorite songs of all time. Luck beats a fortune you'll come home some day.
Real music!
Undoubtedly one of the finest musicians I have ever witnessed,.. Funny thing is,...,... the banter in the background,.... like,... 'ol Belton is just doin' what he does,... no one takin' much notice,... just kinda groovin',... thats what we do,..... we don't care much,... but as we all know,.... and Belton without a doubt,... ther's always the 'ol Lady tellin' us to "put that fucking thing down" ,,.... hollering and scorning,... every time,...Fuckin Love it,... I got 23 years of it...
Magnifique
He kinda looks like Lee Van Cleef
Hob Knob we all come from the same place
True...a black one !!!
a baked cleef
BarryK Angel eyes wasn’t it ?
Damn :-) love the guitar too :-)
No, it's all in context, in the moment and in the sound of what the individual is feeling at that moment. You do whatever you want, and express it how you want. Besides, this whole piece sounds absolutely sweet as sugar cane to me. The tuning of the guitar didn't even cross my mind apart from to remind me that i can play my guitar, how i like.
Nothing better than the blues.
Real Blues
Old Testament
He's in standard tuning, before anyone asks. It's fun to learn about some of the strange tunings used in blues, but this is just simple feel and tone with standard tuning. Belton is Brilliant...beautiful hill country drone here.
sayerma hes in open d
SirTedFairyspear2 I feel the same way
Standard tuning, E position, but tuned low.
D flat standard to be exact
@@OrangeAlienStatus No he is not in open D. He is in standard tuning with the guitar tuned down at least one whole step.
That guitar tone he gets is otherworldly, nevermind the voice!
dam right! this is real music!!
The guitar style is hard grooving without any compromises - find no other words - as great as Fred McDowell stuff
Yep
I'm gonna see the Pope,
have this man cannonised.
Saint Belton,
St. Belton Sutherland,
have mercy.
Absolutely awesome. This guy only recorded three songs? Very thankful that I was able to hear at least one of them!
this is soul nourishing
Belton Sutherland is the man sweet Jesus my hairs stand up listening to his music so thankful we got to hear his music blues for life
Tired of sleeping, low-down lonesome cell
Tired of sleeping there, low-down lonesome cell
And I wouldn't've been here, hadn't've been for Nell
Kill that old grey mule, burn down the white man's barn
Kill that old grey mule, burn down that white man's barn
I didn't mean no trouble, I didn't mean no harm
I want you to love me or leave me, girl, anything you wanta do
I want you to love me or leave me, anything you wanta do
What a strange thing happenin', someday might a-happen to you
Well you say you gonna leave me, said you're goin' away
Well, you said you're gonna leave me, pretty Maggie, said you was goin' away
I said, luck be the fortune, you'll come back home some day
I said luck beats a fortune, gonna make you come some home someday
Thanks man!
Personel hero
This is too good for words!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I was going to say give this man a record deal . RIP. He is Awesome
Blues by a gentleman like Belton Sutherland is more real. You know he lived it!
One of the best bluesman I ever witnesssed ! The other 2 being Alan Wilson and John Lee Hooker.
Super!!! Blues!!! Beautiful!!!!
This has to be among the best blues i have ever heard. Why oh why is there so little out there with this genius.
my god i wish i was born back in the days
I don't pity the blind, I pity the one who don't want to see. This is the awful TRUTH and can't be diluted. God bless the true american music.
Amen to the Blues.
What a music , what a talent............
I'd have to say Belton Sutherland is my favorite musician .....wish there was more recordings of him...his licks are soothing and haunting
I love getting to play this on the radio.... so fucking awesome.
Goosebumps
Un sentimiento muy profundo, una gran melodía, increíble sonido, una delicia para el alma!
I love the smile at 1:25...I wonder what he was looking at.
Imagine how great it would sound on a 50s microphone
A bad ass man😊
This is the best thing I ever heard 👂🎶
They just don't put it down like this no more, me being from the deep south you have to careful when your Dranking Whiskey and listening to this...
Very cool and a thumbs up for you.
Just listened to another---- Blues #2 (1978) UA-cam. Same iconic quality.
Immaculate.
do any of you guys know where can I find more of this godlike blues master? I cant believe that we only have 2 or 3 things from this guy! Damn he was on the blues side man
Nothing else exists of him beyond what Lomax did. Belton likely had a family and stayed behind in MS while others went north to Chicago and whatnot. He focused on feeding the family - and thus, never recorded professionally or even was noticed.
Belton´s tune...the only one.
It's not about being in tune. It's about the emotion and experience. Get it together. @grambutler is right. To good for words. So don't think to hard on this music or you'll miss the entire point.
ke dios kon esa guitarra belton
Cara isto que e ' música .
❤❤❤❤you don’t run into this kind of Dimond in the rough very often
máximo respeito
The real deal.
awesome
It's not out of tune, its a dropped tuning (C# I think). It's also why ithese songs have that hurting haunting thumpy feel that compliments Belton's voice perfectly.
After the first four notes you know that old grey mule is doomed.
Real Blues.FO-SHO
thank you
you tube..
🙏🏾
I want you to love me or leave me girl / anything you wanna do
I want you to love me or leave me / anything you wanna do
What a strange thing happened someday might happen to you
Well you say you're gonna leave me / Say you're goin away
Well you said you're gonna leave me Pearly Mae / Say you're goin away
I say luck beats a fortune / you'll come back home someday.
I say luck beats a fortune / Pearly Mae you'll come back home someday
I have never, ever......seen the likes!! OMG!!
the real deal
Downtuned to C#... That's hardcore ❤
Thanks a lot for this!
I love the crickets. Bet it's humid as shit too. The real deal here folks.
Belton....the name
God-damn!
yep...... whoooooah.... no Fancy Music degree here fellas....
❤️
🔥🔥🔥
Where oh where.....can I purchase his incredible music?! I don't care how few songs it may be!
sick
upload more!!!
He was quite good on that video. But must be REALLY OBSCURE. Never heard of him before. I know many, many, many original blues people. Proably one of those talented unknowns. Any Info?
I added this video into my playlist of UNKNOWN BLUES LEGENDS anyway :-)
downtuned to c# sounds so bad ass. Very swampy
"It's not about being in tune. It's about the emotion and experience." So if Cecil Barfield tuned his guitar carefully, he was doing that for no reason?
wtf are you talking about, mate?
Welcome to the concept of different artists being different because art is a subjective experience.
おっさん💓
いい味出してるじゃん✨
God with a fucking guitar
who the hell is chattering in the background!!???
where can i find more, someone plz do tell
WHERE I CAN BUY THE LP PLEASE!!!
K.I.N.G.
This voice style reminds me of the great Mississippi Fred McDowell.
How old this mate is?
topster
shhhhhhhhh
a few more lessons this guy could be alright
High as a kite
Fyi I'm not complaining. The man has clearly lived a hard life. Sometimes we all need a little help getting through life. Whether it be coffee, smack, herb, or spirit.