I am 82 and have this song on an old record, maybe Folkways, maybe Smithsonian. I am so happy to actually see this. So thank you RUclips for a wonderful contribution to humanity. There is so much music that I have found, that I never thought I would hear again. Oh, and I never thought that I would actually see the people making the music. Just wonderful.. It would cost a large fortune to have to buy this music.
I am convinced there has not been a single other person in the history of mankind who could play this song so beautifully.....it flows effortlessly from dude's soul.
@@robheerdink I simply cannot allow this "guilt by association" to perpetuate. John was in a class by himself....the "greatest" is not soiled with an "and"....John fused Delta and NMHCB...he was in a class by himself.
@@samuelsholder2789 yes i know that he will wait for meg,he is gone now,but i see his face in the sky every day i look up and consentrate and feel his soul very close to me.
That is a very good point. When I first listened to Mississippi John Hurt i thought he was playing a 12 string or with some extra strings at least, but it is his picking that makes it sound like double guitar.
Im in awe of the weatlh of vids and the people of different backgrounds, cultures and ages sharing cool music, art etc. Especially a historical gem like this guitarist.
@@barristanselmy2758 not a fair or apt comparison. Billy Strings is a flat picker that plays blue grass, this is pure old school country with alternating bass. A more apt comparison, as far as the guitar picking goes, would actually be John Moreland, though what he does is mostly about his lyrics, his guitar playing is very steady and underated
The recent loss of the John Hurt museum brings me to tears. Such a humble and beautiful little tribute to this blues legend and it just couldn't last any longer. So sad 😢
You have to be kidding me.. this man was an absolute treasure, a source of pride not just for Mississippi, but every American. He was so humble and gracious and brimming with talent. His music has been helping me through low spots since I moved out into the world on my own, a kid in his teens.. I'm 35 now.. Anyways, hes my favorite blues man.. I'd love to sponsor a fitting tribute for him someday..
when I was in high school in Chicago way, way back in 1961, and just learning to play guitar, I found the old Alan Lomax folkways recording of John Hurt. I was fascinated by the sounds and learned many of his tunes. A few years later I moved to Greenwich Village in New York City to begin my life as a folk musician. I saw Mississippi John play live many times at the old Gaslight Cafe and local folk festivals of the time. He was a sweet and gentle man. I still can play his rendition of John Henry. A fine picking tune.
You must not know a lot of Christians, then. I could name quite a few people here who are "followers", but they support the death penalty, hate poor people, don't even want them in their churches. Don't donate to charity, etc.
start with Jesus! Honestly beg him....All kinds of religion...only one Christ Jesus..... Keep listening to Mississipi John and ask yourself what inspires him.
@@mikeagan6435 I teach fingerpicking so I've got the steady thumb AND Jesus. Every Sabbath that same Jesus plunks down on my sofa and I play guitar for him.
@@Chris-zx3wo yes,, Mr.Hurt was asking us to walk that lonsome valley while Mr. Johnson had a hell hound on his trail...so much depth in this art style.
To me, not just an aura… I find it so real. Listening to MJH is much better than going to church. Not a stitch of hypocrisy in him… something that the myriad of preachers I have heard over 67 years cannot claim.
Listen to his early stuff... so raw. "Some of these mornings going to wake up crazy Going to grab me a gun kill my baby Nobody's business but mine" Talk about being cancelled in today's ultra woke culture!!
@@Chris-zx3wo I'd say Robert Johnson got his sound mostly from Son House and Charley Patton, both of whom I like better than Robert Johnson. But I myself prefer the fingerpicking styles of guys like Mississippi John Hurt, Rev. Gary Davis and Blind Blake to the delta blues guys
@@Jameslopez5682 I prefer to limit discussion to the RUclips videos, to the music, rather than discuss my personal life. I do appreciate your polite inquiry, though. So, I offer a polite, but limited, answer. I am from the Blue Planet, Planet Earth, born in the United States.
His grandson works for me in my construction business. I plan on playing this for him tomorrow to remind him of his great heritage. As a guitarist myself I appreciate the simple masterful technique of Mr. Hurt. His grandson has his name and is the spitting image of him even down to the fingers. Bo's fingers are gnarled from years of masterful construction and his grandfather's fingers look the exact same from years of guitar mastery. Genes are amazing.
@@charlesbryant6764 He appreciated it. His father died last year and he recently acquired his guitars and memorabilia. He I really proud to have a grandfather so talented. He's trying to learn the guitar now.
Love him. I'll take him over Robert Johnson anyday. Recently read a great story about how when he was discovered by a musicologist who was looking for great blues musicians in the south, the guy brought him to NYC (where he had a good bit of success). A non-profit group was so taken with him that they told him they'd pay for a guitar of his choice. His advisor/discoverer took him to a store and encouraged him to spring for a Martin, but John opted instead for a sunburst Guild F-30 - much less expensive - because, so he said, "I always wanted a guitar that was two colors at the same time." The guitar eventually made its way through a series of owners but today it's owned by Daryl Hall, of Hall & Oates fame.
This song helped me to come to the realization that the troubles and tribulations my mother and I had were because we were in valleys of our own. It's also a beautiful reminder that the Lord is with us through it all.
[Chorus] You got to walk, that lonesome valley Well, you got to walk, it for yourself Ain't nobody else, can walk it for you You got to walk, that valley for yourself Verse] My mother had to walk, that lonesome valley Well, she had to walk, it for herself There's nobody else, can walk it for you Yes, she had to walk, a'that valley for herself [Chorus] Oh yes, you got to walk, that lonesome valley Well, you got to walk, it for yourself There's nobody else, can walk it for you You got to walk... [Verse] My father had to walk, that lonesome valley He had to walk, it for his'self There's nobody else, can walk it for him A'he had to walk... [Verse] Oh, Jesus had to walk that lonesome valley He had to walk, it for His'self There's nobody else, could walk it for Him He had to walk, that valley for His'self [Chorus] Oh yes, you got to walk, that lonesome valley Well, you got to walk, it for yourself There's nobody else, can walk it for you You got to walk, that valley for yourself
@@janjansen7983 you are so right. I didn’t appreciate my people as much as I should’ve when they were still here. I teach my kids what they taught me. Hopefully they’ll teach their kids the same one day. May God bless you.
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This music is so unusual. This is delta blues, but very soft and melodic, without strain. It makes me so calm when I hear it. Thank you so much, John Hurt. P.S. Sorry for my English if anything. I'm from Russia and I'm just learning the language to understand the blues
Being from East Texas and whose ancestors came here from Mississippi in the early 1840s and which is still Southern in tradition, I can relate. It’s known derisively by some Texans in other areas of the State, mostly smug, self superior members of the media and academia as “The Pine Curtain”. Seems we are to be bound forever to carry the cross of racial relations for the rest of the nation who refuse to see their own hypocrisy. I refuse to, that’s an individual responsibility on both sides and doesn’t matter where one is from. Author William Faulkner said it best about being a native Mississippian and the South: “ It’s my Country, my native land and I love it, You don’t love because: you love despite; not for the virtues, but despite the faults.”
You got to walk that lonesome valley Well You got to walk it for yourself, ain’t nobody here can walk it for you got to walk that valley for yourself [Verse] My mother had to walk, that lonesome valley Well, she had to walk, it for herself There's nobody else, could walk it for you Yes, she had to walk, a'that valley for herself [Chorus] Oh yes, you got to walk, that lonesome valley Well, you got to walk, it for yourself There's nobody else, can walk it for you You got to walk... [Verse] My father had to walk, that lonesome valley He had to walk, it for his'self There's nobody else, can walk it for him A'he had to walk... [Verse] Oh, Jesus had to walk that lonesome valley He had to walk, it for His'self There's nobody else, could walk it for Him He had to walk, that valley for His'self [Chorus] Oh yes, you got to walk, that lonesome valley Well, you got to walk, it for yourself There's nobody else, can walk it for you You got to walk, that valley for yourself
Walking it Mississippi John...I'm dealing with well too much sadness and reality which is actually acceptance. In the meantime I'll keep fingerpicking my guitars getting the blues out...amen
This is my favorite musician right now. It's just 3 chords but it's fun all day long the way he plays it. It makes you want to sit on a street corner all day doing that. That's my dream. Just to be able to play and sing where you can just sit in a grocery store and play without bothering anyone or any really noticing but enjoying it. You want that guy to just live in your house. It's like a pet cat. He keeps to himself and makes you feel good just to have him around and doesn't make a mess. He's very neat and polite using the litter box.
His timing is incredible! Also I love how he plays the licks right with the melody at end of the verses. This man was definitely an amazing talent, to think that he was playing live too adds to that.
Rings so true for me. I certainly walk that lonesome valley. I'm bipolar and a leper to society. I take comfort in John saying Jesus had to walk it too. God bless and keep you my fellow friends who suffer from my illness and depression. God translates my copious tears in prayers for you all. Mr. Hurt you heal. God bless you for you music and talent. Rest well in his arms.
Hey, Del. You may feel these ways; however, I believe you are a wonderful person in many ways. It is good to acknowledge things you are proud of for yourself. We must all walk our lonesome valley. Since we all walk alone truly we are all together. ❤️
Every muscian does different things for me but John makes me feel like everything may be allright, like i was home, as i remember it at least. I think for a lot of us these songs are home.
@@fusion772 I'm sorry but you are ignorant about the subtle nuisances of this picking style. There are many similar styles or thanks that would perhaps sound the same to the casual listener, but as a guitar player there is a difference in picking pattern he is using. It is slightly counter-intuitive to play. The melody that is being picked out here is not hard, that much is true, but the exact timing of the right hand pattern is a handful. I've spent all day on it and I can't get it down properly, and I'm a seasoned player. A lot more going on here than most would notice
You are so right Magellan, he's playing the bass line with this thumb and the melody with his second and third fingers?, and singing at the same time, keeping time. The vast majority of pickers have trouble just playing the guitar like John did, much less singing as well.
I couldn’t have even imagined how it felt to be there, witnessing this amazing and legendary piece of history as it happened. RIP to one of the greatest blues players of all time
I love this guy. He’s using simple chords and showing how you can turn it into several songs by chopping it up in different ways. It’s awesome. When I try to play it I end up doing the same picking pattern each time because that’s the natural tendency. It’s fun to sing and play it.
michael clarke “Racist America”? There are racist people IN America, America itself is not racist. This man is beloved by Americans. Doesn’t matter if you’re white or black.
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I am 82 and have this song on an old record, maybe Folkways, maybe Smithsonian. I am so happy to actually see this. So thank you RUclips for a wonderful contribution to humanity. There is so much music that I have found, that I never thought I would hear again. Oh, and I never thought that I would actually see the people making the music. Just wonderful.. It would cost a large fortune to have to buy this music.
❤❤❤
Still blows my mind too
Thousands and thousands of dollars in music
Music i never woulda heard
So spiritual so real
Thanks
its so touching! keep listening and finding your soul in music!
God bless you, brother. You have some seriously great taste in music. I hope you're well
Hope your still out there somewhere kickin man ❤
John's thumb so steady they calibrate the world clock with it.
That thumb work is like clockwork. It doesn't make any mistakes.
finally a video of MJH's right hand picking style. No thumb pick.
Incredible. Just incredible!
yea man.....
Classic comment
2024 gang reporting in. Sweet tunes.
Amen!
Absolutely
Mississippi John Hurt GOAT
Checking in o7
Signing in from NC 👋
I am convinced there has not been a single other person in the history of mankind who could play this song so beautifully.....it flows effortlessly from dude's soul.
While I agree this is by far the greatest version, the bedquilt ramblers recorded a great version for the Kentucky Rout Zero soundtrack!
He's my favorite. I love his early stuff too, so raw!
and even when I get close to a run at all, there is this whole other ethereal part going on that just cannot be touched save for Mr John Hurt himself.
Him and Doc Watson were the greatest.
@@robheerdink I simply cannot allow this "guilt by association" to perpetuate. John was in a class by himself....the "greatest" is not soiled with an "and"....John fused Delta and NMHCB...he was in a class by himself.
Jesus had to walk that lonesome valley. Nobody else can walk it for you. He had to walk, walk walk it by himself. How utterly beautiful.
jesus,oh man you are so square.
@@tomgardner8825 gotta be the.. shampoo... 🙃
My wife is dying of cancer I pray that I will meet Mr. Hurtt Some day and thank him for ministering to my soul this day.. Peace.
Sending blessings your way
And my husband has limited life! This is what keeps us alive! He always liked music like this!
You might can meet him in the afterlife
Sorry for u praying for u my man David
@@samuelsholder2789 yes i know that he will wait for meg,he is gone now,but i see his face in the sky every day i look up and consentrate and feel his soul very close to me.
He makes that guitar sound like two playing together, it's amazing.
It's harder than it looks. He was self-taught and an absolute master.
@@ValleyoftheRogue he sure makes it look easy, looks like he could play it in his sleep.
@David.. I was thinking the same thing. Unreal
It's not so hard to play it. But it's incredible to play it and sing at the same time. I can only play
That is a very good point. When I first listened to Mississippi John Hurt i thought he was playing a 12 string or with some extra strings at least, but it is his picking that makes it sound like double guitar.
I wish I lived in those past times when music was so pure and simple.
BR to all from Croatia
This is awesome. ❤
I'm 70 and have been walking that lonesome valley for years.
I hope solitude is still treating you well
Nobody else can walk it for you
Lol thanks for that.
Mi tu
I came home and wept to this song after a hard day. Thank you John for filling me with that spirit.
Hello how are you doing today
Im in awe of the weatlh of vids and the people of different backgrounds, cultures and ages sharing cool music, art etc. Especially a historical gem like this guitarist.
@@michellebeckstrom6110 hello how are you doing today
The Holy Spirit!
1:50 Jesus had to walk that lonesome valley.
Yes he did - for you and for me.
That sublime fact of eternal life would be cancelled if sung today.
don't mess with those old bluesmen ...
no fancy tricks, they are the real deal
Oh yeah, it's no joke. Try finding anybody that can play like this good luck, only dude iv'e seen with this kind of powers is Billy Strings.
@@barristanselmy2758 not a fair or apt comparison. Billy Strings is a flat picker that plays blue grass, this is pure old school country with alternating bass. A more apt comparison, as far as the guitar picking goes, would actually be John Moreland, though what he does is mostly about his lyrics, his guitar playing is very steady and underated
@@barristanselmy2758 Look at a lot of old blues artists. They all do different things that you can't find anyone doing today.
@@KieraQ0323 tapping and alternate tunings are the hot thing in town, all flash and little substance
@@Tasmanaut There's nothing wrong with alternate tunings. How you play completely changes.
The recent loss of the John Hurt museum brings me to tears. Such a humble and beautiful little tribute to this blues legend and it just couldn't last any longer. So sad 😢
I just read about it. A cryin shame.
donate to the gofundme to rebuild!!
Shame!! I’m from Mississippi, and it never ceases to not just let me down but to break my heart.
You have to be kidding me.. this man was an absolute treasure, a source of pride not just for Mississippi, but every American. He was so humble and gracious and brimming with talent. His music has been helping me through low spots since I moved out into the world on my own, a kid in his teens.. I'm 35 now..
Anyways, hes my favorite blues man.. I'd love to sponsor a fitting tribute for him someday..
Just went to a fundraiser last week to bring the museum back :)
Lots of talented musicians touched by John's heart and soul.
when I was in high school in Chicago way, way back in 1961, and just learning to play guitar, I found the old Alan Lomax folkways recording of John Hurt. I was fascinated by the sounds and learned many of his tunes. A few years later I moved to Greenwich Village in New York City to begin my life as a folk musician. I saw Mississippi John play live many times at the old Gaslight Cafe and local folk festivals of the time. He was a sweet and gentle man. I still can play his rendition of John Henry. A fine picking tune.
Anyone who likes John hurt is a friend in my eyes.
yes
This is my great great great cousin anyone wants more music let me know..
Sounds good enough for me
thee oh sees too
Walking that lonesome valley. R.I.P.
He seems like he was an incredibly humble and kind person.
Jacob Gee yes indeed, he was a true follower of Jesus.
So? I'm not a follower or Jesus, yet I am humble and kind.
well not all humble or kind people are followers of jesus, but all true followers of jesus are humble and kind.
You must not know a lot of Christians, then. I could name quite a few people here who are "followers", but they support the death penalty, hate poor people, don't even want them in their churches. Don't donate to charity, etc.
jdylan you're hanging around with false Christians
I️ need someone in my life as constant as that man’s thumb
Alex Roman Very good analogy.
start with Jesus! Honestly beg him....All kinds of religion...only one Christ Jesus.....
Keep listening to Mississipi John and ask yourself what inspires him.
Well put.
agreed.
@@mikeagan6435 I teach fingerpicking so I've got the steady thumb AND Jesus.
Every Sabbath that same Jesus plunks down on my sofa and I play guitar for him.
The combination of his finger picking style and gentle vocals is amazingly timeless! A true legend.
Would you believe that Segovia was impressed by his playing! Fact.
Playing the melody and at the same time playing the base line...I've heard it done but never seen it done ...a great treat for me. Thanks
@@michealfigueroa6325 look up tommy Emmanuel, he's a master at it. And you can see it in HD.
@@HeathsHobbyLobby I've never heard Tommy play anything that has a soul. But his technical skills are indeed phenomenal.
Yeah he can really play the thing, just not so good at listening.
The sweetest bluesman that ever lived.
Totally.
Not to take away from ole John but check out Mississippi Fred McDowell- plays a fiddle - omg Over The Rainbow
There was an aura of holiness around this humble man and his music.
100%. They say Robert Johnson got his sound from the devil, well John definitely got his from God
I know which I prefer
@@Chris-zx3wo yes,, Mr.Hurt was asking us to walk that lonsome valley while Mr. Johnson had a hell hound on his trail...so much depth in this art style.
To me, not just an aura… I find it so real. Listening to MJH is much better than going to church. Not a stitch of hypocrisy in him… something that the myriad of preachers I have heard over 67 years cannot claim.
Listen to his early stuff... so raw.
"Some of these mornings going to wake up crazy
Going to grab me a gun kill my baby
Nobody's business but mine"
Talk about being cancelled in today's ultra woke culture!!
@@Chris-zx3wo I'd say Robert Johnson got his sound mostly from Son House and Charley Patton, both of whom I like better than Robert Johnson. But I myself prefer the fingerpicking styles of guys like Mississippi John Hurt, Rev. Gary Davis and Blind Blake to the delta blues guys
Brilliant. He plays a duet with himself. The guitar sings and he sings, and we receive the music and the message.
Hello Merle how are you doing hope you’re having a great time with your family may God bless you and your family
@@Jameslopez5682 Thank you! Right back at you! Enjoy and share the music....
@@MerleHeidi nice to meet Merle, where you from?
@@Jameslopez5682 I prefer to limit discussion to the RUclips videos, to the music, rather than discuss my personal life. I do appreciate your polite inquiry, though. So, I offer a polite, but limited, answer. I am from the Blue Planet, Planet Earth, born in the United States.
@@MerleHeidi that’s okay, so where are from?
His grandson works for me in my construction business. I plan on playing this for him tomorrow to remind him of his great heritage. As a guitarist myself I appreciate the simple masterful technique of Mr. Hurt. His grandson has his name and is the spitting image of him even down to the fingers. Bo's fingers are gnarled from years of masterful construction and his grandfather's fingers look the exact same from years of guitar mastery. Genes are amazing.
how did it went?
Yes tell us how it went
@@charlesbryant6764
He appreciated it. His father died last year and he recently acquired his guitars and memorabilia. He I really proud to have a grandfather so talented. He's trying to learn the guitar now.
@@deverse300 cool man cool
@@deverse300 that's beautiful man
Thank you Mr. Hurt
He seemed like a very gentle soul. The world desperately needs more
He was a beautiful and gentle soul..I love him dearly 🙏
John you had to walk that valley... All love for you for the eternity as you pass by it...
Love him. I'll take him over Robert Johnson anyday. Recently read a great story about how when he was discovered by a musicologist who was looking for great blues musicians in the south, the guy brought him to NYC (where he had a good bit of success). A non-profit group was so taken with him that they told him they'd pay for a guitar of his choice. His advisor/discoverer took him to a store and encouraged him to spring for a Martin, but John opted instead for a sunburst Guild F-30 - much less expensive - because, so he said, "I always wanted a guitar that was two colors at the same time." The guitar eventually made its way through a series of owners but today it's owned by Daryl Hall, of Hall & Oates fame.
Why mention Robert Johnson? They're absolutely nothing alike
Great story Don. Thanks for sharing.
Of course he chose the guild, that's a working mans guitar.
Great story.
Good read 👌 this dude killed it on the guitar. "Blessed Be The Name"
How many talents forgotten we have not heard about ?
This nostalgic music was the humble beginning to all genres of Rock and Roll as we have presently.
He always brought a gentler approach to country blues . A national treasure .
This song helped me to come to the realization that the troubles and tribulations my mother and I had were because we were in valleys of our own. It's also a beautiful reminder that the Lord is with us through it all.
You can hear his kind and gentle soul shine through in every note he sings.
That's what keeps me coming back to him. It's like a hug from a loved one. Beautiful.
He has the kindest eyes.
Mississippi John Hurt . . . inimitable. A style and a spirit all his own that communicates the essence of any song he plays.
playing with 3 fingers and its effect is like bass accompany melody , sound comes natural, peace and joyful
There will never, ever, be another Mississippi John Hurt and that’s the way it should be.
Damn I’m so glad I found this talented man
Met this man’s grandson today in Clinton, MS. Beautiful soul just like John.
What a treasure. We're so lucky to have this recorded in such great quality.
[Chorus]
You got to walk, that lonesome valley
Well, you got to walk, it for yourself
Ain't nobody else, can walk it for you
You got to walk, that valley for yourself
Verse]
My mother had to walk, that lonesome valley
Well, she had to walk, it for herself
There's nobody else, can walk it for you
Yes, she had to walk, a'that valley for herself
[Chorus]
Oh yes, you got to walk, that lonesome valley
Well, you got to walk, it for yourself
There's nobody else, can walk it for you
You got to walk...
[Verse]
My father had to walk, that lonesome valley
He had to walk, it for his'self
There's nobody else, can walk it for him
A'he had to walk...
[Verse]
Oh, Jesus had to walk that lonesome valley
He had to walk, it for His'self
There's nobody else, could walk it for Him
He had to walk, that valley for His'self
[Chorus]
Oh yes, you got to walk, that lonesome valley
Well, you got to walk, it for yourself
There's nobody else, can walk it for you
You got to walk, that valley for yourself
Thanks for that
Much appreciated!
Really isn’t a verse chorus format. It’s the same 8 bars over and over
I'm 136 years old and I remember when John was born. I still think he was a beautiful baby
My grandfather from Alabama was a gentle soul like this man right here. I am grateful to have been raised by God fearing Christians.
They are going fast . Not many left I miss the old folks
My father was one too, they are real blessings and we often realize it once they are gone. God bless
@@janjansen7983 you are so right. I didn’t appreciate my people as much as I should’ve when they were still here. I teach my kids what they taught me. Hopefully they’ll teach their kids the same one day. May God bless you.
@@lemondishonor7736 I was raised by lawn mowers
I would like to see how forgotten the actual music will be in a hundred years. This man was born in 1882 and we are still listening to him!
Check out Muireann Bradley. The torch is being carried on
❤keep blues alive teach your kids xxx
Ain't nobody else who can walk it for ya
This is pure talent right here. there was no youtube back then. He had to learn all this on his own.
Ha ha
Yep no teachers no net no books basically sit down and work out the song . Look at Elizabeth cotton back in 1904 amazing. Were spoilt today
Yeah he definitely had to walk it for himself
yup. but you don't have to go back that far. youtube is only 15 years old. most working musicians today grew up without it.
It’s true .... I wonder how Mozart did back then
What a priviledge all the stupid things we commit to film finally something worth remembering
Love this comment
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These lyrics are haunting.. he's describing walking the green mile.. our individual journey to death.. scary....
Nobody does it like him. Wow. A whole band in one guitar. Love it.
This is how to play guitar and sing.period.
This music is so unusual. This is delta blues, but very soft and melodic, without strain. It makes me so calm when I hear it. Thank you so much, John Hurt. P.S. Sorry for my English if anything. I'm from Russia and I'm just learning the language to understand the blues
What a beautiful human being. No words can give him credit.
this is the true essence of beautiful music.
That right thumb has a mind of its own. Absolutely brilliant!
Aren,'t we lucky to be able to view, & experience, Mississippi John Hurt performing !!!
Smoothest guitar ever. Same as his personality.
I feel like I just traveled back in time.....and I like it here!
One of the most beautiful things I’ve heard come out of a guitar.
went to give this a thumbs up, but looks like I've already been here before.
The old fella is incredibly talented! I'm especially blown away that it sounds like there are TWO guitars playing!
For how much shit I get for being from Mississippi as I travel the country. I sure am proud of the soul and culture that comes out of that place
Being from East Texas and whose ancestors came here from Mississippi in the early 1840s and which is still Southern in tradition, I can relate. It’s known derisively by some Texans in other areas of the State, mostly smug, self superior members of the media and academia as “The Pine Curtain”.
Seems we are to be bound forever to carry the cross of racial relations for the rest of the nation who refuse to see their own hypocrisy.
I refuse to, that’s an individual responsibility on both sides and doesn’t matter where one is from.
Author William Faulkner said it best about being a native Mississippian and the South:
“ It’s my Country, my native land and I love it, You don’t love because: you love despite; not for the virtues, but despite the faults.”
You got to walk that lonesome valley
Well You got to walk it for yourself,
ain’t nobody here can walk it for you got to walk that valley for yourself
[Verse]
My mother had to walk, that lonesome valley
Well, she had to walk, it for herself
There's nobody else, could walk it for you
Yes, she had to walk, a'that valley for herself
[Chorus]
Oh yes, you got to walk, that lonesome valley
Well, you got to walk, it for yourself
There's nobody else, can walk it for you
You got to walk...
[Verse]
My father had to walk, that lonesome valley
He had to walk, it for his'self
There's nobody else, can walk it for him
A'he had to walk...
[Verse]
Oh, Jesus had to walk that lonesome valley
He had to walk, it for His'self
There's nobody else, could walk it for Him
He had to walk, that valley for His'self
[Chorus]
Oh yes, you got to walk, that lonesome valley
Well, you got to walk, it for yourself
There's nobody else, can walk it for you
You got to walk, that valley for yourself
Walking it Mississippi John...I'm dealing with well too much sadness and reality which is actually acceptance. In the meantime I'll keep fingerpicking my guitars getting the blues out...amen
This is my favorite musician right now. It's just 3 chords but it's fun all day long the way he plays it. It makes you want to sit on a street corner all day doing that. That's my dream. Just to be able to play and sing where you can just sit in a grocery store and play without bothering anyone or any really noticing but enjoying it. You want that guy to just live in your house. It's like a pet cat. He keeps to himself and makes you feel good just to have him around and doesn't make a mess. He's very neat and polite using the litter box.
Keep coming back to this.
Brought tears to my eyes.
Juan Escobar I love emotional and goodhearted people like you :)
'Just the sweetest sound in blues. 'Lovely man...RIP.
Madeleine Hague Oh he was the best.
Pure America.
No doubt about that.
Hello how are you doing today
I discovered John Hurt ! 2020/2021 looking at television. ( mr Mercedes )
when music was pure and real! Thank you
There’s music from that time that’s worse than cardi b’s WAP… do your homework before romanticizing a culture you’re not apart of
@@nbke5vz
go listen to cardi b clown boy
This video really deserves to be remastered.
34 year old man, father of two. This song will be played at my funeral.
I am so humbled right now. I'm wiping the tears from eyes. I'm so happy that this exists.
A song about one's ultimate aloneness. Powerful song.
Our 'aloneness' stands to unify us all.
Its, all-one-ness! Not aloneness
That’s a nice way to word what the song is about. I would add there is a beauty and confidence to that reflection on a individual’s aloneness.
The song is about the valley of death. It’s one we must all walk alone.
I drank and cried tears of joy at his grave. AVALON PURE
Wish I could been there with ya
Mississippi John Hurt's
Legacy is positive powerfull message
Such skill, much feel, aint nothin better than a southener and a guitarr
The last word in fingerpicked acoustic country blues w/ vocal.
Father God I glad you are me in that lonely valley 💖
You're absolutely right.....Good evening Rose how are you doing over there it's a lovely day that the lord has made
This song is one of the best pieces of music I've ever heard.
This song kept me sane during the entire pandemic.
Me. Greetings from Indianapolis Indiana
His timing is incredible! Also I love how he plays the licks right with the melody at end of the verses. This man was definitely an amazing talent, to think that he was playing live too adds to that.
Back in the day: humble, one man, one guitar, a song...just that...
Exactly Raw talent,
Rings so true for me. I certainly walk that lonesome valley. I'm bipolar and a leper to society. I take comfort in John saying Jesus had to walk it too. God bless and keep you my fellow friends who suffer from my illness and depression. God translates my copious tears in prayers for you all. Mr. Hurt you heal. God bless you for you music and talent. Rest well in his arms.
Hey, Del. You may feel these ways; however, I believe you are a wonderful person in many ways. It is good to acknowledge things you are proud of for yourself. We must all walk our lonesome valley. Since we all walk alone truly we are all together. ❤️
Amiin,Halalolya God 🙏 bless the poor people 2023 🌶️🤣🌍🇨🇦 🇺🇲 Both sides,,,
U are loved!!! ❤️🤗
@@susiequsie1980 tysvm dear ... Needed that.
Thank god someone got this on tape .
Ain't you missing the spiritual side of this spiritual? God! Walks this lonely valley for us my friend.
He makes me smile and cry at the same time, thank you God for John Hurt
Hello Elena how are you doing hope you having a great time with your family may God bless you and your family
Every muscian does different things for me but John makes me feel like everything may be allright, like i was home, as i remember it at least. I think for a lot of us these songs are home.
It is no mean feat to play the way he does. Truly a master, with remarkable style.
not really. Lots of other people have done stuff on the same level
@@fusion772 I'm sorry but you are ignorant about the subtle nuisances of this picking style. There are many similar styles or thanks that would perhaps sound the same to the casual listener, but as a guitar player there is a difference in picking pattern he is using. It is slightly counter-intuitive to play. The melody that is being picked out here is not hard, that much is true, but the exact timing of the right hand pattern is a handful. I've spent all day on it and I can't get it down properly, and I'm a seasoned player. A lot more going on here than most would notice
@@Keef335 it's hard not to love things that are superficially simple
@@fusion772 it's not about level it's about his style.
You are so right Magellan, he's playing the bass line with this thumb and the melody with his second and third fingers?, and singing at the same time, keeping time. The vast majority of pickers have trouble just playing the guitar like John did, much less singing as well.
Very peaceful and powerful song about our own inevitable death. It gives me courage every time I hear it.
Reminds me of when things were better here in America. Very sad these times are gone forever.
I love Mississippi John Hurt. He was a one of a kind gentle soul who swung every song he played and sang. Rest well, John Hurt.
I couldn’t have even imagined how it felt to be there, witnessing this amazing and legendary piece of history as it happened. RIP to one of the greatest blues players of all time
Dudes cookin!♈🧸🍇💐♥️
That's wisdom and beauty you're hearing right now.
Cant wait till im 70 absolutely shredding John Hurts songs.
Beautiful, sweet, talented genius. I hope you know you’re still remembered to this day Mr. Hurt. Please rest easy.
No Fender or Gibson needed for this guy. Thanks for uploading.
Simple song with deep frightening meanings
As metronomes go, Mississippi John's finger tapping/boot slapping combo is as steady as they come.
There is so much of interest in that video.
1892-1966
I love this guy. He’s using simple chords and showing how you can turn it into several songs by chopping it up in different ways. It’s awesome. When I try to play it I end up doing the same picking pattern each time because that’s the natural tendency. It’s fun to sing and play it.
American treasure
Racist America’s mistreated,unappreciated treasure.
michael clarke “Racist America”? There are racist people IN America, America itself is not racist. This man is beloved by Americans. Doesn’t matter if you’re white or black.