yes this one has that connection I usually share about so many levels we met on regarding my friend & mentor Howlin' Wolf ...good to have this available.. I remember sitting on a beach hill, near sunset....and saw a large naval carrier moving west from under the Golden Gate Bridge...west...west til it was a blur in the mist at the skyline's touching the farthest part of the ocean seen...by then I had I realized it was the very vessel carrying my father's ashes for dispersal at sea
@howlingsandy: This is sublimely visual and hauntingly beautiful. A most fitting and poetic tribute to your father such that we almost forget sadness entirely. Thank you.
I was 17 years old when I first heard John Lee Hooker. Many years later, in Atlanta, I heard him live one night in a small blues joint. He has an old song called NO SHOES that tells a story so deep with such simplicity that it is truly one of the most moving songs I have ever heard. I love this version of THE WATERFRONT. Such depth with just a guitar. Fabulous singer...absolutely fabulous.
John Lee is always at his best with just his voice and guitar with nothing else in the way. I'd love to see a concert video of him playing nothing but this kind of blues all night.
Too good for words even though I'm using them. This version of this song ought to be revered forever in the history of popular music. In my humble opinion obviously.
Great pictures of Johnny, from young to senior. Johnny was always cool, without trying. Man he was so special. He has influenced many of today's rock stars and blues players. Young artist would do well to study John Lee Hooker as he was unique and he set the bar for many that followed. There is better equipment and perhaps better musicians today, but many of them cut their teeth on JLH. Thanks for sharing and John if you are watching. You have made my world a better place, and for this I thank you!
This will always be my favorite of John's,although my mother named me Jonathan spelled as thus,my middle name is Lee for this reason. He is my namesake and only my mother ever called me Jon Lee
This is one version I've been trying to find, thank you! I had a great 4 cd set that had 3 of the same track from different studio takes on it, but I lost it when my house burned down. Talk about a fitting story, lol.
I have this on 78, Federal green label from *I think* 1954 or 1955, when he recorded as John Lee. It’s better to play this on a scratchy 78, in the dark on a humid, rainy night after about 3 G & T
Had 20 yrs with a mean woman as a bluesman player. Only thing she ever did was to make me play deeper, better. Funny as f*** thing is I was a ship captain same time. John Lee & his mates comfort home & away.
I cannot express in words how deeply this particular version summons the elder gods from the deep, I suppose that's just a mystery that dxm and I will drown in.. and die
look for the blue for blindness show... just him and roy rogers on slide alone and acoustic... got lucky and went to see that show in like 1991 as 19 year old
yeah, i guess this song IS big. in any case, it's one of my favorites of his (though this isn't my fav. version he did), and that's saying a lot! I prefer the version off of the titular LP
yes this one has that connection I usually share about so many levels we met on regarding my friend & mentor Howlin' Wolf ...good to have this available.. I remember sitting on a beach hill, near sunset....and saw a large naval carrier moving west from under the Golden Gate Bridge...west...west til it was a blur in the mist at the skyline's touching the farthest part of the ocean seen...by then I had I realized it was the very vessel carrying my father's ashes for dispersal at sea
@howlingsandy: This is sublimely visual and hauntingly beautiful. A most fitting and poetic tribute to your father such that we almost forget sadness entirely. Thank you.
The prettiest song that I've ever heard him sing. Soo pretty,
I was 17 years old when I first heard John Lee Hooker. Many years later, in Atlanta, I heard him live one night in a small blues joint. He has an old song called NO SHOES that tells a story so deep with such simplicity that it is truly one of the most moving songs I have ever heard. I love this version of THE WATERFRONT. Such depth with just a guitar. Fabulous singer...absolutely fabulous.
His touch makes roots. He lives on.
His "Cry Before I Go" from the same period makes one of the most unforgettable intros I've ever heard. It pulls you right in to the song,
John Lee is always at his best with just his voice and guitar with nothing else in the way. I'd love to see a concert video of him playing nothing but this kind of blues all night.
I want this played at my funeral.
He just paints a landscape of emotions . his playing is above rational playing.
Love this track, especially this version of it. It only works as a solo. So atmospheric...
Too good for words even though I'm using them. This version of this song ought to be revered forever in the history of popular music. In my humble opinion obviously.
Great pictures of Johnny, from young to senior. Johnny was always cool, without trying. Man he was so special. He has influenced many of today's rock stars and blues players. Young artist would do well to study John Lee Hooker as he was unique and he set the bar for many that followed. There is better equipment and perhaps better musicians today, but many of them cut their teeth on JLH. Thanks for sharing and John if you are watching. You have made my world a better place, and for this I thank you!
One of my perfect songs list - 5 so far. More than great - many great ones. This one - my perfect.
this is Rorschach test, everyone sees whatever they remember. loss, love, death, travel, youth..... JLH was a giant in a world with many other giants
This is from the Wonderful album from 1966 on Chess, "The Real Folk Blues" with Eddie "Guitar" Burns accompanying John Lee on guitar.
Thank you
This will always be my favorite of John's,although my mother named me Jonathan spelled as thus,my middle name is Lee for this reason. He is my namesake and only my mother ever called me Jon Lee
I love this version of this song. So good.
It's the best song ever. Dedication and faith gives you the good girl.
This is one version I've been trying to find, thank you! I had a great 4 cd set that had 3 of the same track from different studio takes on it, but I lost it when my house burned down. Talk about a fitting story, lol.
Thank you for posting. Beautiful--one of my most cherished
I have this on 78, Federal green label from *I think* 1954 or 1955, when he recorded as John Lee.
It’s better to play this on a scratchy 78, in the dark on a humid, rainy night after about 3 G & T
Had 20 yrs with a mean woman as a bluesman player. Only thing she ever did was to make me play deeper, better. Funny as f*** thing is I was a ship captain same time. John Lee & his mates comfort home & away.
I cannot express in words how deeply this particular version summons the elder gods from the deep, I suppose that's just a mystery that dxm and I will drown in.. and die
just wonderful...
3 voices. JLH. Narrator. Sweet Heart. How good is that?
I love that version. So good. It's a great song as well.
my all times favorite
Fitting. Brilliant!
This is History, No songpiece, RUclips, Google, Alphabet:
Do Not Delete anytime.
RUclips:
You had ONE job.
Goosebumps Inc.
look for the blue for blindness show... just him and roy rogers on slide alone and acoustic... got lucky and went to see that show in like 1991 as 19 year old
RIP Dear man...
I love John Lee Hooker's voice. He sounds like he drink nails and broken glass in his morning cup of whiskey
You can't be tought the Blues.
@howlingsandy Thank you for this so poetic and moving comment...
i have this on RTB Serbian LP am faulty of spinning it alot
GOLD.....
yes mam!
yeah, i guess this song IS big. in any case, it's one of my favorites of his (though this isn't my fav. version he did), and that's saying a lot! I prefer the version off of the titular LP
what a beautiful song makes me buss all over
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