I found out about this song from the Rolling Stones. I love this band so much, because in a sense they are music historians. If it weren't for them, I may never have heard of Robert Wilkins, Robert Johnson, Muddy Waters, Chuck Berry, etc. Not to mention the rabbit hole each one of them dug me into.
68 now. So much fantastic music that my young self did not have the brains to appreciate. So many musical treasures now come to me, and there is so little time.
A whole bunch of old time bluesmen became known and made some money. I could name 15 or 20 and more. It wasn't just the Rolling Stones that "discovered" them. I can't think of anybody who the Beatles introduced to the musical fans. This particular song is absolutely Killer. I was listening to the Stones version of this earlier today and I figured there had to be an old black bluesman that wrote this and sure enough here he is.
I love this song.First heard the Stones cover of it in 1969.I agree that they brought this amazing music to the masses.I started listening to blues after hearing the Stones.❤
As Muddy said, 'they took my music, but they gave me my name'. We have a lot to thank The Stones (and the Beatles to a lesser extent) for bringing this music out of the south and into the public eye all over the world. Most of these guys didn't even get a sniff at their royalties until others recorded their songs and gave them the recognition they so rightfully deserve. We must never let this music die!
You would have a good point if it were usually true. But it isn't. The Stones stole Wilkins' song, used it on Beggar's Banquet, and GAVE WILKINS NO CREDIT AT ALL. Did he get rich off the royalties? What royalties? He died shortly thereafter. I believe, without really knowing that the Zepplin are still in court settling their theft from various earlier musicians. Whether or not they are still in court, they were there for many years. However, you are quite right that many of the original musicians got large amounts of money in royalties when famous British bands gave them credit. And, of course, we agree that we shouldn't let this music ever die.
@@CroatAndNettles It was properly credited on the *original* banned album cover. Finances, royalties credit etc were happily fixed when they were made aware of the mistake. Assuming band fueled the quick fix. www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/the-rolling-stones-prodigal-son-a-song-confusion-176514/
Rev. Robert Wilkins was one of the all-time great country blues artists. He was a fabulous guitarist. I first was exposed to this song (performed by him) through the album, "Blues at Newport 1964," and I loved it. It was the first LP I ever owned. The song is still great. This version, which the thumbnail shows is from 1964, not the 1980s, is similar to the live version.
Great song. Mick Martin played this today on his Blues Party show. I had never heard this version and how wonderful it is. Of course there is the fighting over the "white guys stole it." Of course. But in reality, back in 1964, this song wasn't played on any local station. I was a teen then and I don't know of any local outlet that played anything nearly like this. I agree with others who said due to the Stones recording it, we were able to discover great music, and an authentic musician. Now that I'm older, much older, I really appreciate the Blues, the roots of rock and so much of the music I love. We have such treasures. We need more of this.
Um, if White America had allowed this music on the radio, then they wouldn't have needed the Stones and others to sell it back to US. Talk amongst yourselves.
This is fucking fantastic. The 12-string guitar really puts it over the top. Totally top shelf. It's interesting to hear all of the verses and to see how the Stones edited the song in order to get it down to the 3:00 range.
Look at how RL BURNSIDE butchered Wilkin's song, "Wish I was in Heaven Sitting Down". Not just rich white musicians screwing people over...it was equally wicked...across the whole spectrum of greedy musicians.
Quite a work retune a twelwe stringer into a D tuning. Boy belive me I tortured a lot of by passers, partying in the street. People throw money at us. We throwed the coins back We were in the cloud man ! Do you know what I mean! Thanks Jagger Richards made sun go up on this wonderful moral reconsillation psalm.
The Stones did a commendable job paraphrasing Rev. Wilkins... and he did a wonderful job of paraphrasing the Bible story. It's the same story... brought to a new medium. ❤ ^..^
The prodigal son left home by himself, home by himself The prodigal son left home by himself The prodigal son left home by himself And that's the way for me to get along And the last word, her mama heard me him say, her mama heard me him say And the last word, her mama heard me him say, her mama heard me him say The last word, her mama heard me him say Said I'm going to tell my father to give me all of mine today I'm going to tell my father to give me all of mine today Going to tell my father to give me all of mine today And that is be the way for me to get along The poor boy got all he had and started on down the road Started on down the road, he had and started on down the road Got all he had and started down the road 'Cause that's no way for him to get along Said: I'm goin' out in this world and God never did know it I'm goin' out in this world and God never did know it Goin' out in this world and God never did know it And that'll be the way for me to get along And the poor boy got away from home and spent all that he had, spent all that he had He got away from home and spent all that he had He got away from home and spent all that he had And that was no way for him to get along Spent all he had, famine come in the land, famine come in the land Spent all he had, famine come in the land Spent all he had, famine come in the land Then he said: I Believe I'm going hire myself to some man, myself to some man I'm going hire myself to some man Believe I'm going hire myself to some man And that'd be the way for me to get along And the man told him: "I'll give you a job, boy feed my swine, boy feed my swine "I'll give you a job, boy feed my swine "I'll give you a job, boy to feed my swine And that'd be the way for you to get along" And the poor boy stood there, he hung his head and cried, hung his head and cried Poor boy stood there, he hung his head and cried Poor boy stood there, he hung his head and cried Said "I believe I'll ride I believe I'll go back home, believe I'll go back home I believe I'll ride, I believe I'll go back home I believe I'll ride, I believe I'll go back home And that will be the way for me to get along" And he far down the road ran, as his father could see, as his father could see Far down the road ran, as his father could see Far down the road ran, as his father could see He said I believe that's my son coming home to me, coming home to me I believe that's my son he's coming home to me I believe that's my son he's coming home to me And that would be the way for us to get along Father ran and he fell down on his knees, fell down on his knees And his father ran and he fell down on his knees Father ran and he fell down on his knees Said crying and praying, "Lord have mercy on me, lord have mercy on me" Said crying and praying, "Lord have mercy on me" Just crying and praying, "Lord have mercy on me" And I'm so glad lost son home to me, my son home to me So glad my lost son home to me So glad my lost son home to me And that's the way for us to get along And the poor boy stood there Hung his head and cried, hung his head and cried Poor boy stood there and hung his head and cried Poor boy stood there and he hung his head and cried And he told his father "Don't you own me as a child? Own me as a child?" And he told his father "Don't you own me as a child?" Told his father "Don't you own me as a child? And that would be the way for us to get along" And his father stood there and called the family around, called the family around Father stood there and called the family around Father stood there and called the family around Said: "My son was lost but now he is found, but now he is found Said: "My son was lost but now he is found" Said: "My son was lost but now he is found" And he told his elder brother gonna kill my fattest calf, kill my fattest calf Told his elder brother gonna kill my fattest calf Told his elder brother gonna kill my fattest calf And that would be the way for us to get along Let us all day drink and all be merry and glad, all be merry and glad Let us all day drink and all be merry and glad Let us all day drink and all be merry and glad And that's the way for us to get along And that's the way for us to get along
I came of age during the 60s in Chicago and I assure you that Uncle Tom himself wouldn't have written and recorded these lyrics then, most definitely from the 30s. Thanks for uploading this, I own and love 'Beggars Banquet' vinyl and cd and have yearned to hear this original for decades!
This is does not sound to me to be a recording from the 30's--sorry, no disrespect intended, quite the contrary. Sounds to be a much later re-recording. I'm guessing some time in the 60's. There are at least three versions of this song/artist which I have had some difficulty dating myself. Thanks.
"During the 1960s blues revival the "Reverend" Robert Wilkins was "rediscovered" by blues enthusiasts Dick and Louisa Spottswood, making appearances at folk festivals and recording his gospel blues for a new audience. These include the 1964 Newport Folk Festival; his performance of "Prodigal Son" there was included on the Vanguard album Blues at Newport, Volume 2. His distinction was his versatility; he could play ragtime, blues, minstrel songs, and gospel with equal facility."
I first heard this when Dick Spotswood played it on his radio show on WAMU. He and I were among the original members of the Baltimore Vintage Record Club in the 1980s.
Agreed. And were it not for wanting to hear the Beggar's Banquet version tonight I would not have known about it, so thanks to Brian, Mick, et al for doing this song. Otherwise, who the fuck would have known about the good reverend?
Wow. Writing an essay for a music mag on the gospel songs from the Stones, and found this true gem. Wow. Never made a living from his music, but what a song! And a great re-telling of the parable.
@@ridovem Scot was addressing the notes on the video when it was posted. Of course you, being an intelligent person probably knew that which begs the question, what's your point in posting your comment?
@@mdteletom1288 prurient interest, I guess... & maybe the hope that the liner notes mentioned old labels, from earlier/original recordings... something to have in mind when looking through old records. ^..^
@@ridovem 1929 for Brunswick one side Fallin Down Blues, the Other That's No Way To Get Along. He stopped playing blues, and reversioned this song into a more gospel fashioned style.
Fascinating--RCA Victor also pressed a version of this Song/Artist in 1928, it would seem. So the discography tells---this version seems to be a later recording. I'm fairly certain this is a different capture---certainly does not sound to me like a 1920's 78 recording---a blues revival outtake from the early sixties perhaps..? It's an excellent recording (obviously), I find the recordings of Mr. Wilkins recordings can be difficult to date/assign to correct source---I especially love this particular version. Curious.
I just wanted to say to Jesus loved you very much and died for you. You can accept Jesus as your savior anytime you want. As the old saying goes he is only a prayer away.
@ignatzly which probably means it was reprinted or it was some type of greatest hits or he re-recorded it during the traditional blues revival of the 60's. he was playing well up to the 80's actually but prodigal son is one of his oldest songs. the rolling stones covered it in the 60's. actually it says "original 1964 recordings" so it was recorded in 1964 and not the 80's. and which means it is a re-recording of it.
apologies to all for confusion about the date;the recording of this I recieved simply said 'recorded in a hotel room in texas'I have no real idea of its date, perhaps I meant to put 'recorded in the 30's'
I believe this to be a later version---it's perhaps a late 50's-- early 60s blues revival recording, it is certainly distinct from the RCA Victor and or Brunswick 78 versions... astonishing. Thanks for uploading this---what a masterpiece.
PS--Thanks for taking the time and effort to upload the song 'solelundyfastnet' --you are very much appreciated. Good vibes--best regards and warmest wishes.
... Scott Campbell already told us --- here's a tiny bit more info: rec. February 13 & 16, 1964 at Wynwood Recording Studio in Washington, D.C. by Peter V. Kuykendall; prod. by Music Research, Inc. Robert Wilkins discography at www.wirz.de/music/wilkins.htm
I don't know when this version was recorded, but Rev Wilkins made his first recording of this song in 1928, and it was released in 1929. I have heard the original Vocalion 78 sides, and I think those were done with a 6 string guitar, and were much shorter in time length.
Stones were not nearly as soulful as this man. I used to love the Stones growing up and can thank them for introducing me to this type of music. But this is a true blue soulful man of God as opposed to those guys that ripped him off. I lost my interest in them and love this music mostly today
@@clc-gl4jn the only loser here is you. The Stones always gave credit, that was a printing mistake by the record company. Furthermore, the Stones did it better. But there’s no shame in that.
The bear family label has A CD of this and other 1970-s recording on CD called prodigal son comes with 28 page book have seen on eBay and discogs and Bear family site $16-25+ 13 tracks 56 minutes CD cover is a bathroom shot graffiti on wall. Rev Robert Wilkins artist
Luke 15:11-32. The older son then complains bitterly to the father that he had always been responsible, and had done as told, and now the prodigal is receiving all the attention. The father makes the point clear. You weren't the problem. We must celebrate, because your brother was lost, and now is found. The message is that forgiveness and grace cannot be earned, or expected. Jesus was addressing the doctrinaire Pharisees.
So did Reverend Robert Wilkins ALWAYS play a 12-string? (This is a question for people who were able to see Reverend Wilkins play in person, I guess...). There's a great article about Robert Wilkins that I (finally) just read(6/23/21); however it really doesn't pay much attention to the 'type' of guitar he's playing (a 6-string or 12-string?).
@ralphcraddock The original Beggars Banquet sleeve had the Wilkins credited, but was changed before it went to print. A music publisher connected to Wilkin's label, Vocalion, had stolen the collecting rights to this song. So, either way, Wilkins wouldn't have been paid.
@monkeytown1000 I don't think the Stones did credit Wilkins on the original Beggars Banquet (but see Anonym0u below). And while you are right generally about royalties, I note Robert Johnson somehow ended up with a hellhound lawyer who collects past due royalties from everyone.
The Stones version was good,but there's nothing like the original. From Wikipedia: "The Stones were forced to credit "The Prodigal Son" to Wilkins after lawyers approached the band and asked for the credit to be changed. Early pressings of Beggars Banquet credited only Mick Jagger and Keith Richards as composers, not Wilkins.[6]"
And shameful it was, too, that the Glimmer Twins put their own names on this, only crediting Rev. Wilkins when forced legally to do so. They weren't alone; several 60s rock icons covered old blues tracks without crediting their creators.
d100...You're missing a key part of your Wikipedia quote. It also states that pressings of the original Toilet cover credit the Reverend. When The Stones were required to re- release the album under a less controversial cover, the credit was inadvertently excluded.
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I found out about this song from the Rolling Stones. I love this band so much, because in a sense they are music historians. If it weren't for them, I may never have heard of Robert Wilkins, Robert Johnson, Muddy Waters, Chuck Berry, etc. Not to mention the rabbit hole each one of them dug me into.
Found out about this song the same way.
68 now. So much fantastic music that my young self did not have the brains to appreciate. So many musical treasures now come to me, and there is so little time.
I am 28 and I feel the same way. No more watching mindless TV for me.
Better late than never. 😃
@@indian23hhs youd do good
lack of time makes it that much more potent :)
Know the feeling.
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A whole bunch of old time bluesmen became known and made some money. I could name 15 or 20 and more. It wasn't just the Rolling Stones that "discovered" them. I can't think of anybody who the Beatles introduced to the musical fans. This particular song is absolutely Killer. I was listening to the Stones version of this earlier today and I figured there had to be an old black bluesman that wrote this and sure enough here he is.
This is hypnotic and powerful Delta Blues!
I saw him live at in the bar of the University of New York in Binghamton USA in 1973. He was wearing a 1920's blue pinstripe suit. Brilliant!
I love this song.First heard the Stones cover of it in 1969.I agree that they brought this amazing music to the masses.I started listening to blues after hearing the Stones.❤
Speachless
As Muddy said, 'they took my music, but they gave me my name'. We have a lot to thank The Stones (and the Beatles to a lesser extent) for bringing this music out of the south and into the public eye all over the world. Most of these guys didn't even get a sniff at their royalties until others recorded their songs and gave them the recognition they so rightfully deserve. We must never let this music die!
bigtone1348 luv this song so so good
Joshua Tanner absolutely
This should happen also with today good music, that reamin unkowkn because of all the shitty radio pop. And the only way my friends is to buy records.
You would have a good point if it were usually true. But it isn't. The Stones stole Wilkins' song, used it on Beggar's Banquet, and GAVE WILKINS NO CREDIT AT ALL. Did he get rich off the royalties? What royalties? He died shortly thereafter. I believe, without really knowing that the Zepplin are still in court settling their theft from various earlier musicians. Whether or not they are still in court, they were there for many years. However, you are quite right that many of the original musicians got large amounts of money in royalties when famous British bands gave them credit. And, of course, we agree that we shouldn't let this music ever die.
@@CroatAndNettles
It was properly credited on the *original* banned album cover. Finances, royalties credit etc were happily fixed when they were made aware of the mistake. Assuming band fueled the quick fix.
www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/the-rolling-stones-prodigal-son-a-song-confusion-176514/
Honestly, where would rock be without these old blues artists? They created so much, and profited so little.
Very true and unfortunately !
TRUE
this is incomprehensibly excellent in every level. the absolute swag this man drags throughout this song is simply unbelievable.
Rev. Robert Wilkins was one of the all-time great country blues artists. He was a fabulous guitarist. I first was exposed to this song (performed by him) through the album, "Blues at Newport 1964," and I loved it. It was the first LP I ever owned. The song is still great. This version, which the thumbnail shows is from 1964, not the 1980s, is similar to the live version.
This song stopped me in my tracks. Great story teller, while playing that fine guitar. Very nice for the soul. Very nice.
I searched for this version because of the Stones. I'm so glad they covered this... incredible guitar picking here!!
Me too ✋️
Great song. Mick Martin played this today on his Blues Party show. I had never heard this version and how wonderful it is. Of course there is the fighting over the "white guys stole it." Of course. But in reality, back in 1964, this song wasn't played on any local station. I was a teen then and I don't know of any local outlet that played anything nearly like this. I agree with others who said due to the Stones recording it, we were able to discover great music, and an authentic musician. Now that I'm older, much older, I really appreciate the Blues, the roots of rock and so much of the music I love. We have such treasures. We need more of this.
Did I write the above? No? I coulda, but not said it any better.
Um, if White America had allowed this music on the radio, then they wouldn't have needed the Stones and others to sell it back to US. Talk amongst yourselves.
Really great never heard Mr. Wilkins sing it before!
If you have to cry, this song will make you do it.
This is fucking fantastic. The 12-string guitar really puts it over the top. Totally top shelf. It's interesting to hear all of the verses and to see how the Stones edited the song in order to get it down to the 3:00 range.
Look at how RL BURNSIDE butchered Wilkin's song, "Wish I was in Heaven Sitting Down". Not just rich white musicians screwing people over...it was equally wicked...across the whole spectrum of greedy musicians.
Quite a work retune a twelwe stringer into a D tuning. Boy belive me I tortured a lot of by passers, partying in the street. People throw money at us. We throwed the coins back We were in the cloud man ! Do you know what I mean! Thanks Jagger Richards made sun go up on this wonderful moral reconsillation psalm.
I was wondering if it was a 12 string after listening to it for a while
@@MyBichonsLoveRushgreedier were the record company execs.
If I had a minister like this guy, I might have gone to church more often. This is a Bible lesson you can relate to.
Timeless. So many great blues artists. One of the greatest art forms.
Deep American mood.....
I felt a special force which only an original has.
The Stones did a commendable job paraphrasing Rev. Wilkins... and he did a wonderful job of paraphrasing the Bible story. It's the same story... brought to a new medium. ❤ ^..^
I believe Ry Cooder played the guitar on the Stones version.
That was great. Though I know the Stones cover, I'm actually here because I've been reading the Bible stories
Utterly Fucking Beautiful & therapeutic at the same time.
I am so in love with your sound. It feels like seeing or hearing family after a very long time away. Thank you so much.
The prodigal son left home by himself, home by himself
The prodigal son left home by himself
The prodigal son left home by himself
And that's the way for me to get along
And the last word, her mama heard me him say, her mama heard me him say
And the last word, her mama heard me him say, her mama heard me him say
The last word, her mama heard me him say
Said I'm going to tell my father to give me all of mine today
I'm going to tell my father to give me all of mine today
Going to tell my father to give me all of mine today
And that is be the way for me to get along
The poor boy got all he had and started on down the road
Started on down the road, he had and started on down the road
Got all he had and started down the road
'Cause that's no way for him to get along
Said: I'm goin' out in this world and God never did know it
I'm goin' out in this world and God never did know it
Goin' out in this world and God never did know it
And that'll be the way for me to get along
And the poor boy got away from home and spent all that he had, spent all that he had
He got away from home and spent all that he had
He got away from home and spent all that he had
And that was no way for him to get along
Spent all he had, famine come in the land, famine come in the land
Spent all he had, famine come in the land
Spent all he had, famine come in the land
Then he said: I Believe I'm going hire myself to some man, myself to some man
I'm going hire myself to some man
Believe I'm going hire myself to some man
And that'd be the way for me to get along
And the man told him: "I'll give you a job, boy feed my swine, boy feed my swine
"I'll give you a job, boy feed my swine
"I'll give you a job, boy to feed my swine
And that'd be the way for you to get along"
And the poor boy stood there, he hung his head and cried, hung his head and cried
Poor boy stood there, he hung his head and cried
Poor boy stood there, he hung his head and cried
Said "I believe I'll ride
I believe I'll go back home, believe I'll go back home
I believe I'll ride, I believe I'll go back home
I believe I'll ride, I believe I'll go back home
And that will be the way for me to get along"
And he far down the road ran, as his father could see, as his father could see
Far down the road ran, as his father could see
Far down the road ran, as his father could see
He said I believe that's my son coming home to me, coming home to me
I believe that's my son he's coming home to me
I believe that's my son he's coming home to me
And that would be the way for us to get along
Father ran and he fell down on his knees, fell down on his knees
And his father ran and he fell down on his knees
Father ran and he fell down on his knees
Said crying and praying, "Lord have mercy on me, lord have mercy on me"
Said crying and praying, "Lord have mercy on me"
Just crying and praying, "Lord have mercy on me"
And I'm so glad lost son home to me, my son home to me
So glad my lost son home to me
So glad my lost son home to me
And that's the way for us to get along
And the poor boy stood there
Hung his head and cried, hung his head and cried
Poor boy stood there and hung his head and cried
Poor boy stood there and he hung his head and cried
And he told his father "Don't you own me as a child? Own me as a child?"
And he told his father "Don't you own me as a child?"
Told his father "Don't you own me as a child?
And that would be the way for us to get along"
And his father stood there and called the family around, called the family around
Father stood there and called the family around
Father stood there and called the family around
Said: "My son was lost but now he is found, but now he is found
Said: "My son was lost but now he is found"
Said: "My son was lost but now he is found"
And he told his elder brother gonna kill my fattest calf, kill my fattest calf
Told his elder brother gonna kill my fattest calf
Told his elder brother gonna kill my fattest calf
And that would be the way for us to get along
Let us all day drink and all be merry and glad, all be merry and glad
Let us all day drink and all be merry and glad
Let us all day drink and all be merry and glad
And that's the way for us to get along
And that's the way for us to get along
What an amazing mezmerizing song. Goes on for 9+ minutes with no guitar solo or extended intro or anything fancy at all, yet never gets boring
brilliant and best version ever
I came of age during the 60s in Chicago and I assure you that Uncle Tom himself wouldn't have written and recorded these lyrics then, most definitely from the 30s. Thanks for uploading this, I own and love 'Beggars Banquet' vinyl and cd and have yearned to hear this original for decades!
This is way better than anything the Stones ever did, of course!
The Original, thanks for sharing this!!
This is does not sound to me to be a recording from the 30's--sorry, no disrespect intended, quite the contrary. Sounds to be a much later re-recording. I'm guessing some time in the 60's. There are at least three versions of this song/artist which I have had some difficulty dating myself. Thanks.
Makes me cry
That will be the way to get.along,definately.one of my.favorites in the land!
"During the 1960s blues revival the "Reverend" Robert Wilkins was "rediscovered" by blues enthusiasts Dick and Louisa Spottswood, making appearances at folk festivals and recording his gospel blues for a new audience. These include the 1964 Newport Folk Festival; his performance of "Prodigal Son" there was included on the Vanguard album Blues at Newport, Volume 2. His distinction was his versatility; he could play ragtime, blues, minstrel songs, and gospel with equal facility."
That was Dick Spottswood too? He has done so much for the preservation of american culture.
I first heard this when Dick Spotswood played it on his radio show on WAMU. He and I were among the original members of the Baltimore Vintage Record Club in the 1980s.
wish I had a father like that
I listen to this again and again. It has a hypnotic quality.
A classic blues recording. Thanks for posting it.
Agreed. And were it not for wanting to hear the Beggar's Banquet version tonight I would not have known about it, so thanks to Brian, Mick, et al for doing this song. Otherwise, who the fuck would have known about the good reverend?
@@SoulDaddy33 -apparently... Brian, Mick et all
Rev reworking of his original song "That’s No Way to Get Along".
This is absolutely the best version. Great story to
This is pure magic! :)
I love the rhythm of the overall interpretation of the Stones version, but the singing on this original is great.
Thank, you, thank you, thank you.
Thank you
Amazing... Travel well, Rev Wilkins.
Wow. Writing an essay for a music mag on the gospel songs from the Stones, and found this true gem. Wow. Never made a living from his music, but what a song! And a great re-telling of the parable.
Also, Reverend Wilkins recorded this in 1964, NOT in the 80's. It's right on the album cover.
..and the old 78s that he recorded... what about them? ^..^
@@ridovem Scot was addressing the notes on the video when it was posted. Of course you, being an intelligent person probably knew that which begs the question, what's your point in posting your comment?
@@mdteletom1288 prurient interest, I guess... & maybe the hope that the liner notes mentioned old labels, from earlier/original recordings... something to have in mind when looking through old records. ^..^
@@ridovem 1929 for Brunswick one side Fallin Down Blues, the Other That's No Way To Get Along. He stopped playing blues, and reversioned this song into a more gospel fashioned style.
Fascinating--RCA Victor also pressed a version of this Song/Artist in 1928, it would seem. So the discography tells---this version seems to be a later recording. I'm fairly certain this is a different capture---certainly does not sound to me like a 1920's 78 recording---a blues revival outtake from the early sixties perhaps..? It's an excellent recording (obviously), I find the recordings of Mr. Wilkins recordings can be difficult to date/assign to correct source---I especially love this particular version. Curious.
Outstanding Version!
That asyncronous beat at the top of the verse is just killer.
I have been looking for this forever! Thank you so very much
I heard this the other night driving home.brillant stuff
Absolute brilliance.
Immortal.
HYPNOTISING!
brilliant played beautifull>
Assta way weeyaw gidalon!
Wow just found this brilliant thanks
I just wanted to say to Jesus loved you very much and died for you. You can accept Jesus as your savior anytime you want. As the old saying goes he is only a prayer away.
They did give him money though. Credited it to him too. They needed his permission to record the song and release it too.
The Stones did a nice cover of this Rev. Wilkins song. Didn’t have the heart though. Mick didn’t believe the lyrics like the good Rev. did.
Yes, indeed
Everything Jagger did was mostly pantomime
Timeless!
This is an excellent later version of Wilkins’ own original from the late 20’s/early 30’s. Very nice indeed!
Awesome!
Luke 15:11-32 Is it two sides mixed together? Pity about the last note.
I actually saw the man on stage in Memphis early summer 1969
this guy's great.
Such beautiful stuff...
Greaaaat ! Thanks for sharing !
@ignatzly which probably means it was reprinted or it was some type of greatest hits or he re-recorded it during the traditional blues revival of the 60's. he was playing well up to the 80's actually but prodigal son is one of his oldest songs. the rolling stones covered it in the 60's. actually it says "original 1964 recordings" so it was recorded in 1964 and not the 80's. and which means it is a re-recording of it.
What a Great Tune.
when and where robert wilkins recorded this does not matter,its brilliant.
this song fucking ROCKS!
I just heard this today, wow!
Excellent version and recording,,,He was fantastic,Glimmer Twins have nothing on him.Also his guitar playing is fantastic.
Man does this kick ass!! Have Mercy!!
apologies to all for confusion about the date;the recording of this I recieved simply said 'recorded in a hotel room in texas'I have no real idea of its date, perhaps I meant to put 'recorded in the 30's'
I believe this to be a later version---it's perhaps a late 50's-- early 60s blues revival recording, it is certainly distinct from the RCA Victor and or Brunswick 78 versions... astonishing. Thanks for uploading this---what a masterpiece.
PS--Thanks for taking the time and effort to upload the song 'solelundyfastnet' --you are very much appreciated. Good vibes--best regards and warmest wishes.
Great sound
Just discovered this masterpiece
Genial, todo tiene una raíz. BA.
sometimes you only need one, this is it.
... Scott Campbell already told us --- here's a tiny bit more info:
rec. February 13 & 16, 1964 at Wynwood Recording Studio in Washington, D.C. by Peter V. Kuykendall; prod. by Music Research, Inc.
Robert Wilkins discography at www.wirz.de/music/wilkins.htm
I don't know when this version was recorded, but Rev Wilkins made his first recording of this song in 1928, and it was released in 1929. I have heard the original Vocalion 78 sides, and I think those were done with a 6 string guitar, and were much shorter in time length.
This one here is done with a 12 string. Lsten to the jingling. Really cool.
What make of guitar? Stella?
This Version on the 12- string was recorded and released in 1964.
Better than the Stones and i love the Stones
The stones didn’t write it
Mick and Kieth were credited with writing it on Beggar's Banquet, but it's Robert Wilkins' song. The song on BB is very short, under 3 minutes.
Stones were not nearly as soulful as this man. I used to love the Stones growing up and can thank them for introducing me to this type of music. But this is a true blue soulful man of God as opposed to those guys that ripped him off. I lost my interest in them and love this music mostly today
@@spookerz35 exactly. They punked this man who wrote it by not giving him credit. They are true losers I realized
@@clc-gl4jn the only loser here is you. The Stones always gave credit, that was a printing mistake by the record company.
Furthermore, the Stones did it better. But there’s no shame in that.
Robert Wilkins - That's No Way To Get Along
amazing...
an audible book about inspector banks .( a necessary end by peter roinson inspector banks book 3). sent me here to hear this blues song
Now that you've listened to this version, listen to him singing "That's no way to get along"
This cat was born in 1896!
I believe it was written in 1921...seems I read that somewhere. .
written around 2000 yrs ago....when Jesus recited it for the 1st time, GREAT Truths in this ditty.
Has serious connection with your cultural background
Listen to how full the music is with just one guitar.
"there's nothing new under the sun"
And though you must bother now, soon your boons will be gathered to all your fathers who have gone before.
The bear family label has A CD of this and other 1970-s recording on CD called prodigal son comes with 28 page book have seen on eBay and discogs and Bear family site $16-25+ 13 tracks 56 minutes CD cover is a bathroom shot graffiti on wall. Rev Robert Wilkins artist
1 voice strings 6 strings! Nuff said!
Mike Mccoy sounds like a 12
(more like 12 strings)
Luke 15:11-32. The older son then complains bitterly to the father that he had always been responsible, and had done as told, and now the prodigal is receiving all the attention. The father makes the point clear. You weren't the problem. We must celebrate, because your brother was lost, and now is found. The message is that forgiveness and grace cannot be earned, or expected. Jesus was addressing the doctrinaire Pharisees.
solelundy,
is this the 30's album, what fucking sound he produced? awesome
So did Reverend Robert Wilkins ALWAYS play a 12-string? (This is a question for people who were able to see Reverend Wilkins play in person, I guess...). There's a great article about Robert Wilkins that I (finally) just read(6/23/21); however it really doesn't pay much attention to the 'type' of guitar he's playing (a 6-string or 12-string?).
Nice!
@ralphcraddock The original Beggars Banquet sleeve had the Wilkins credited, but was changed before it went to print. A music publisher connected to Wilkin's label, Vocalion, had stolen the collecting rights to this song. So, either way, Wilkins wouldn't have been paid.
What kinda person gives this a thumbs down?!
Luciferians, I suppose.
The album cover is from 1964
@monkeytown1000 I don't think the Stones did credit Wilkins on the original Beggars Banquet (but see Anonym0u below). And while you are right generally about royalties, I note Robert Johnson somehow ended up with a hellhound lawyer who collects past due royalties from everyone.
Behold, music
Wow :)
Open G tuning?
Al Bergstein open e
The Stones version was good,but there's nothing like the original.
From Wikipedia: "The Stones were forced to credit "The Prodigal Son" to Wilkins after
lawyers approached the band and asked for the credit to be changed.
Early pressings of Beggars Banquet credited only Mick Jagger and Keith Richards as composers, not Wilkins.[6]"
And shameful it was, too, that the Glimmer Twins put their own names on this, only crediting Rev. Wilkins when forced legally to do so. They weren't alone; several 60s rock icons covered old blues tracks without crediting their creators.
Do research u fucking idiot
It was a mistake
www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/the-rolling-stones-prodigal-son-a-song-confusion-176514/amp/
@@tammylundy8912 You're wrong. Look at the link Ian Stu sent.
d100...You're missing a key part of your Wikipedia quote. It also states that pressings of the original Toilet cover credit the Reverend. When The Stones were required to re- release the album under a less controversial cover, the credit was inadvertently excluded.