Crossroad Blues - Slide Guitar - Delta Blues - Edward Phillips - Pre War Blues

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  • @CaptainDrewBlood
    @CaptainDrewBlood 5 лет назад +1838

    Robert Johnson is looking up at ya smiling.

  • @OceanFarmer
    @OceanFarmer 4 года назад +41

    I wish I could give this a thumbs up each time I watch it- which is many.

  • @iedermensisanders
    @iedermensisanders 4 года назад +60

    So you sold it too, huh ?

  • @albertross-ndt
    @albertross-ndt 22 дня назад +1

    I am so impressed with this mans guitar playing and singing. Love Robert Johnson. ❤❤❤❤

  • @EdwardPhillipsRoots
    @EdwardPhillipsRoots  5 лет назад +168

    I finally got a new one up, sorry it took so long. Thank you all very much for the positive comments. I'll try to get plenty more done soon.

    • @rockstarre9117
      @rockstarre9117 5 лет назад +1

      What is the tuning for this song? Please for the love of all things holy I need to know! Thank you!

    • @EdwardPhillipsRoots
      @EdwardPhillipsRoots  5 лет назад +14

      It's open G but with a capo on the second fret.

    • @rockstarre9117
      @rockstarre9117 5 лет назад +13

      @@EdwardPhillipsRoots I've played guitar for 20 years, play an ibanez jem, shred out Yngwie and Vai licks all day long, but this right here stopped me dead in my tracks! Your finger-picking style and crisp phrasing are not easy to learn. This is a breath of fresh air for me.

    • @jamesmarcussolzan5490
      @jamesmarcussolzan5490 5 лет назад +1

      Rock Starre
      Thanks, bro.
      Its just K I L L E R.

    • @garyhamilton182
      @garyhamilton182 4 года назад +2

      Damn it man!!! Edward you just killed it.. whew lawd!

  • @Seamus322
    @Seamus322 5 лет назад +1076

    Sounds to me like Robert J. wasn't the only one who went to the crossroads...

    • @amazeandsparkle
      @amazeandsparkle 5 лет назад +19

      That's exactly what I was thinking

    • @pereraddison932
      @pereraddison932 5 лет назад +13

      Seamus322 ... ahh... shh...'n tell nobody this... but the secret is... that there is only the crossroads... so...
      GOD BLESS EVERYONE BLESS EVERYTHING ALWAYS AMEN

    • @TheBlueYodelingDad
      @TheBlueYodelingDad 5 лет назад +1

      I can't think of any other explanation...

    • @lkgreenwell
      @lkgreenwell 5 лет назад +14

      Seamus322 There appears to be a slight suspicion that the whole story was a device of Son House for the purpose of whisky acquirement! Apparently he, Bob Johnson, wasn’t very good, disappeared for 6 months and came back brilliant. Similar tales are told about Bob Dylan and Charlie Parker. Parker claimed it was practising 15 hours a day. I think it is safe to assume something similar, with perhaps a good player to learn from, may be said about the other two. Not very sorry to be a party pooper! lol

    • @slow-mo_moonbuggy
      @slow-mo_moonbuggy 5 лет назад +3

      @@lkgreenwell Dlyan inverted folk music stories into nonsense with gobledegook lyrics. Infides is a great album though. Heh heh heh.....

  • @murilomariano802
    @murilomariano802 8 месяцев назад +11

    The best cover ever

  • @TheRealDarthCosby
    @TheRealDarthCosby Год назад +5

    this guy here... HE has sold his soul Im sayin!!! man... musicians like you are a rare breed... keep up the good work!!!!

  • @davidklepinger4809
    @davidklepinger4809 Месяц назад +4

    Brother Edward, I could listen to you play all the day long.

  • @Zombikilla10789
    @Zombikilla10789 5 лет назад +184

    I honestly think stuff like this is harder to play than shredding solos. The timing and accuracy to preform a song like this as well as he does with no muted out strings or buzzing takes a lot of practice. Plus the great singing, Rocked it

    • @alexbowman7582
      @alexbowman7582 2 года назад +6

      There’s also that ragtime two tunes at once when the bass is playing a melody and the high strings are playing another melody

    • @sixslinger9951
      @sixslinger9951 2 года назад +12

      it's MUCH HARDER than shredding.

    • @VilleKuitunen6
      @VilleKuitunen6 2 года назад +1

      @@sixslinger9951 I agree with you, but shredding comes in so many ways. Some more difficult than others. To shred with style... that's really hard and most can't do it even with practice. This stuff takes a lot of practice, playing fast is not that hard actually.

    • @TheRealDarthCosby
      @TheRealDarthCosby Год назад +3

      for sure.. shredding is like.. the biceps of guitar... everyone thinks it means something... in reality? this here..

    • @samanders2676
      @samanders2676 Год назад +1

      It also sounds way more soulful and badass.

  • @kevinmoore4237
    @kevinmoore4237 3 года назад +12

    Of all the versions on youtube this is the only one that tackles the actual arrangement and timing.

  • @eaglebauersrecordcollection
    @eaglebauersrecordcollection 3 года назад +11

    Why does listening to slide guitar always make me taste whiskey in my mouth?

  • @CentaurUK90
    @CentaurUK90 Месяц назад +1

    What an amazingly accurate rendition of the original Johnson epic. Loved it Thank you.

  • @patrickpalmer3374
    @patrickpalmer3374 3 года назад +12

    Your the man. I just bought my first new guitar I'm 73

  • @janehill9764
    @janehill9764 3 года назад +4

    the best cover...you got the spirit of johnson...down pat...

  • @adamwhitcomb5534
    @adamwhitcomb5534 5 лет назад +316

    You nailed all the offbeat random full-on soul that Robert johnson brought. Excellent job. You nailed the sound on that parlor guitar and your voice was right out of the '30s. I'm a guitarist playing 30 years and you impressed me. Fantastic.

    • @georgealexander8661
      @georgealexander8661 4 года назад +4

      Man, you are the REAL McCOY!! This 91 year old
      buzzard grew up on that kind of REAL MUSIC!
      👏👏👏✌✌✌😃😃😃

    • @mark500mo
      @mark500mo 4 года назад +6

      He hit the timing changes . No one ever gets that right.

    • @Bakura5445
      @Bakura5445 3 года назад +2

      @@mark500mo and his meter was PERFECT.

    • @kennethmassey534
      @kennethmassey534 Год назад

      ❤niiiice😊

    • @raphaelpinault7405
      @raphaelpinault7405 Год назад

      Hi, I invite you to subscribe to my channel of covers.

  • @motopresent-motorcyclingmi7723
    @motopresent-motorcyclingmi7723 3 месяца назад +2

    Beautiful

  • @dudlowdouglas2893
    @dudlowdouglas2893 5 лет назад +290

    Absolutely superb, the best I have ever heard since Robert Johnson's original recording! WOW!

    • @poodlenme
      @poodlenme 5 лет назад +1

      Listen to Joshua. Jacobson on RUclips. He's good too.

    • @neilw259
      @neilw259 5 лет назад

      Better than Johnson

    • @andydressler6761
      @andydressler6761 5 лет назад

      Also listen to John hammond play this. Incredible.

    • @andydressler6761
      @andydressler6761 5 лет назад

      Check this one out. Hammond has some other similar covers. They really capture the heart and essence better than anything else I've heard. ruclips.net/video/bv8w-oJ-eWE/видео.html

    • @theduckett7698
      @theduckett7698 5 лет назад +2

      @@andydressler6761 I am a huge John Hammond Jr. fan but I believe this version is better.

  • @Frank00064
    @Frank00064 4 месяца назад +2

    The best version ever.

  • @dougbrunelle7170
    @dougbrunelle7170 2 года назад +4

    DUDE!!!!!! from my heart to yours and your families. BEAST!

  • @harryknutson7232
    @harryknutson7232 2 года назад +1

    Damn..............makes a feller not want to pick his guitar up after watching this. I have seen the Master. All I hope for is that you get back ten fold the amount of joy you give people. You certainly made my Sunday morning a happy one.

  • @rynhxxx
    @rynhxxx 10 месяцев назад +4

    Rising sun going down

  • @makylxavier5498
    @makylxavier5498 3 года назад +2

    Congratulations from Rio de Janeiro.
    Brazil🇧🇷🎼🎸🎸🎸👍

  • @Chimp_6
    @Chimp_6 5 лет назад +77

    As a life long guitar player (over 60 years), I enjoyed that on so many levels!
    Thank you Edward for keeping this style alive.

    • @terryashton3541
      @terryashton3541 2 года назад +3

      Yeh fantastic to hear, sadly other artists have put their own slant on this song and ruined it even the great Eric Clapton, it just doesn't sound right on an electric guitar.

    • @raphaelpinault7405
      @raphaelpinault7405 Год назад

      Hi, I invite you to subscribe to my channel of covers.

    • @southernpride2003
      @southernpride2003 4 месяца назад

      ​@@terryashton3541I like Eric Clapton but I never liked his version

  • @larryphhihds4415
    @larryphhihds4415 7 месяцев назад +1

    That was sum mighty fine, a picking and a singing!

  • @matiasgoinheix366
    @matiasgoinheix366 5 лет назад +90

    That guitar sounds like a full band. Top skills

  • @ambu6478
    @ambu6478 Год назад +1

    Ladies and gentlemen, Edward " Robert Johnson" Phillips! Man, your blood must run blue 💙!! Awesome 👍 thanks man!!

  • @brauliocavalcanti3703
    @brauliocavalcanti3703 2 года назад +3

    Nice chatting live. Remember Europe is just across the big swamp. We'd love to see you there live!

  • @elpexe1544
    @elpexe1544 3 года назад +1

    Man I might have already watched this video a thousand times. N I'll watch a thousand more... Someday I may learn to play it, it's a dream

  • @chromefree
    @chromefree 5 лет назад +12

    I’ve been playing guitar for more than fifty years. You my friend are the real deal...

  • @gavinsolomon2711
    @gavinsolomon2711 Год назад +1

    Agreed 100%. I've finally decided to learn blues guitar, at the age of 60, my true love. Those buzzing/flat strings, man! Aaaargh! But this gentleman nails it. He has got THE BLUES! Needless to say, I've subscribed. Thank you!

  • @infoscholar5221
    @infoscholar5221 3 года назад +5

    Ed captures the eerie magic of the song. That antique guitar was the perfect choice.

  • @scotchmist_
    @scotchmist_ 11 месяцев назад +1

    like this rythm shifts, brings nice dynamics to a song

  • @terryashton3541
    @terryashton3541 2 года назад +24

    I have heard this song by the great late Robert Johnson many times and often wondered if any other artist could come near to his actual style, over the years I've heard lots of other artists sing this song even the great Eric Clapton but even he never got the right mood of the song and also regards the guitar play but that's where it ends, after listening to this guy I'm absolutely amazed at the content, this guys got it spot on, this is a rare talent and should be appreciated, who knows he could be be the Robert Johnson incarnate, yeh and one more thing I'm in awe.

    • @JeanClaudePeeters
      @JeanClaudePeeters 2 года назад

      Rory Block...

    • @sixslinger9951
      @sixslinger9951 2 года назад +1

      Eric changed it completely. Love his version but his intent wasn't to straight up copy Johnson's style. This dude right here is on another level!

  • @drewskidmore9392
    @drewskidmore9392 4 года назад +2

    Love the turnaround in this tune. Every time you think it's over it just keeps on going. Gives the song so much life.

  • @accuser_of_the_brethren7816
    @accuser_of_the_brethren7816 5 лет назад +105

    Damn bro, I've been listening to EVERY SINGLE note of that song on the 2 disc set of his shit since High school (99') and you literally hit EVERYTHING he hit on the original track, I'm honestly impressed and I'm a huge music snob. Legendary buddy, never stop

  • @jeffreysimmons1084
    @jeffreysimmons1084 3 года назад +1

    Right where you should be. The Blues being born again

  • @J2LBB
    @J2LBB 5 лет назад +3

    Best Version all time, respect to you Edward , make me happy for all days

  • @johnnycash1365
    @johnnycash1365 2 года назад +1

    A guitar, slide, stool and a forest is all you need! Oh, and a cool hat...

  • @Guccimustard
    @Guccimustard 3 года назад +188

    Robert Johnson on fire: “You told me only people who sell their soul could play like that!”
    Satan: “Hey dont look at me buddy some people are just natural born shredders.”

    • @nomo4u886
      @nomo4u886 3 года назад +4

      Lol

    • @badmotherfucker1988
      @badmotherfucker1988 3 года назад +1

      Not Satan...Papa Legba ;)

    • @jahyeet1137
      @jahyeet1137 3 года назад +1

      He was actually pretty ass to begin with...that’s why people thought he sold his soul

    • @JRandallS
      @JRandallS 3 года назад +5

      Speaking of the devil, you'll find this from no less an authority than Jesus in the Gospel of John "He was a murderer from the beginning, not holding to the truth, for there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, for he is a liar and the father of lies." So if you make a deal with devil, well . . . don't be surprised if it's all a lie.

    • @stananastan8947
      @stananastan8947 3 года назад +1

      @@JRandallS in nomine satanas

  • @roofermarc1
    @roofermarc1 2 года назад +1

    Damn son that's good, ole Robert would be proud as hell

  • @roberthorn333
    @roberthorn333 5 лет назад +5

    This is why I refuse to say that so & so is the best. There are too many great players like Edward who need to be heard and appreciated, not compared and rated. Great job Edward, I enjoyed it and shared it with my friends.

  • @daspedal2730
    @daspedal2730 3 года назад +1

    Goosebumps Mr.Sir

  • @raystanczak4277
    @raystanczak4277 3 года назад +3

    You’re one of my favorite history teachers.

  • @patrickcolvin4478
    @patrickcolvin4478 5 лет назад +1

    Great slide guitar. R.J. Would be proud of you.

  • @patrickcolvin4478
    @patrickcolvin4478 4 года назад +4

    Is it not about time one of the recording giants gave this guy a chance. I for one
    would certainly buy. Keep it up Edward

  • @SpatsDavenport
    @SpatsDavenport 4 года назад +2

    That was astounding.

  • @sharylcsonka1488
    @sharylcsonka1488 5 лет назад +3

    Way to go. Keepin' the Blues alive. Delta Blues the best in my humble opinion.

  • @mikekell920
    @mikekell920 Год назад +1

    This will go down in the books my man

  • @farje1
    @farje1 4 года назад +31

    Robert Johnson would be very proud of this version.

  • @richardbeltran8157
    @richardbeltran8157 2 года назад +1

    Mr.Phillips just awesome

  • @taurtue
    @taurtue 5 лет назад +3

    THAT SOUND. What a guitar!!!

  • @backcountrypreps6171
    @backcountrypreps6171 11 месяцев назад +2

    Best cover of crb ive ever heard

  • @mightybean7840
    @mightybean7840 5 лет назад +822

    Holy shit that is the BEST Cover of Crossroads i have ever heard! What a Joy Edward just pure joy. I bet in some unmark grave, Robert himself was tapping his toes.

    • @CrazedFandango
      @CrazedFandango 5 лет назад +2

      +1

    • @jamesmarcussolzan5490
      @jamesmarcussolzan5490 5 лет назад +1

      Greg E
      Nailed it, bud!

    • @grahamjames5618
      @grahamjames5618 5 лет назад +3

      suggest you give a GOOD listen to Clapton!!!!

    • @cheezyridr
      @cheezyridr 5 лет назад +12

      i talked to robert just last night, actually. he's the one who told me about this video. i won't repeat what he said, but he was pleased.. y'all should hear what he's playing these days. amazing stuff, you'd never recognize him through his current style

    • @theduckett7698
      @theduckett7698 5 лет назад +16

      @@grahamjames5618 I have listened to Clapton, if you want rock and roll thats fine. I suggest you listen to the original by Robert Johnson. Edward Phillips is performing the song the way it was intended.

  • @davidlackey4873
    @davidlackey4873 5 лет назад +2

    This song made me want to play guitar when I was a kid,55 now finally started 3or 4years ago,thanks for reminding again...Really felt that!!!

    • @onethreesix
      @onethreesix 5 лет назад

      I picked 1 up at 28 ,33 now ,don't know nothing but I can play with hours daily ,open g ,bong a ding dang dong, bidingidangidon, ping

  • @trevorgwelch7412
    @trevorgwelch7412 5 лет назад +2

    Thanks For Accurately Preserving America’s Blues Legends .

  • @kickinbackinOC
    @kickinbackinOC 5 лет назад +4

    Very authentic, yet without sounding like a parrot. Me likey!

  • @Jamevou
    @Jamevou 5 лет назад +2

    Respect from Brazil

  • @pachacamacs
    @pachacamacs 5 лет назад +14

    I never thought anyone could cover this so well.

  • @randybeard6040
    @randybeard6040 3 года назад +1

    Clarksdale, Mississippi--49/61 Crossroads!!!

  • @mikefinley4367
    @mikefinley4367 Год назад +4

    Best damn cover on RUclips & never miss a day listening to this if not 3 or more times daily. This guy nails it better than anyone and his best video.

  • @malcocreative
    @malcocreative Год назад +1

    AAHHHHHHHHH! THIS GUY'S REALLY GOT IT!!!!!!!!

  • @Daves_not_here
    @Daves_not_here 5 лет назад +3

    That was so good! I’m in tears. Blues touches some people’s souls, it touched mine. Hard.

  • @Gunners_Mate_Guns
    @Gunners_Mate_Guns 8 месяцев назад +1

    It's hard enough playing this legendary classic to perfection, but to sing it perfectly as well?
    RJ himself would approve.

  • @halhamilton4113
    @halhamilton4113 5 лет назад +86

    Excellent in all aspects. So authentic and true to the original. You are great at this!

  • @jbizzle7616
    @jbizzle7616 Год назад

    Smooth like butter

  • @johnny623boy83
    @johnny623boy83 5 лет назад +4

    This is one of the most coherent covers of this song I've ever heard. Really nailed it.

  • @gustavogentilin9894
    @gustavogentilin9894 3 года назад +1

    Lord have mercy! Too good.

  • @stephen25uk
    @stephen25uk 5 лет назад +4

    Fantastic. Incredible right hand.

  • @blairgough503
    @blairgough503 5 лет назад

    outstanding and sweet old guitar

  • @thomaspynchon1868
    @thomaspynchon1868 4 года назад +29

    He looks like Dimebag darrel and robert enters his soul to play the song.

  • @torrencecullen9983
    @torrencecullen9983 4 года назад +1

    For 3 minutes, I was back in the 30's.
    Excellent playing as always!!!

  • @MyGuitarThing
    @MyGuitarThing 5 лет назад +32

    very nice! technique, timing, accuracy - all there

  • @raystanczak4277
    @raystanczak4277 3 года назад +1

    Bet that old guitar is glad it’s still around.

  • @townesblues8877
    @townesblues8877 5 лет назад +4

    Actually *seeing* it played makes me appreciate Johnson’s talent that much more. Thanks for the great video!

  • @JBS5022
    @JBS5022 5 лет назад +2

    Listen to this yesterday and had to come back and listen to some real blues.....and guitar maestro........

  • @Kunningstunts
    @Kunningstunts 4 года назад +6

    I’m from England and am only just discovering delta blues and I can’t stop listening to this , please release a lesson or at least a tab ! I’d be very greatful, top work mate

  • @FrankieParadiso4evah
    @FrankieParadiso4evah 5 лет назад +2

    Performed with stunning authenticity, fluidity, and feeling...

  • @djb9132
    @djb9132 5 лет назад +540

    Eric Andre got good holy shit

  • @ΚωνσταντίνοςΚοντογιάννης-κ4λ

    You went to crossroad for sure 👍👍👍👍

  • @markhall7951
    @markhall7951 5 лет назад +5

    Awesome, best version I've heard of this song. Been working on this song for years. Dude needs to put out more.

    • @sdfg58389
      @sdfg58389 Год назад

      How you learned it I mean were youtube dont have tutorial????

  • @aldairmartinez5848
    @aldairmartinez5848 4 года назад

    You are a blues GOD my good sir.

  • @davisworth5114
    @davisworth5114 4 года назад +3

    I played with Johnny Shines once, he travelled with Robert, he would love this. He told me Robert had PTSD and anxiety attacks, he said that's why all the original bluesmen rambled.

  • @sfalco4553
    @sfalco4553 3 года назад +2

    I could never hear another cover of this song after this one. Mindblowing

  • @cristianovmedeiros
    @cristianovmedeiros 5 лет назад +10

    Thank you for your music, greetings from Brazil.

  • @Kevin-hn6wp
    @Kevin-hn6wp 3 года назад

    That is one sweet Parlor ! ! !

  • @davidcormn
    @davidcormn 5 лет назад +7

    Absolutely love this, felt as though RJ was with us in this version, wow. Truly something special that everyone should listen to. Blues is where everything started.

  • @NancyDrum-pt1rb
    @NancyDrum-pt1rb 5 месяцев назад

    I would love to jam with Mr. Edward Phillips! I have a 1930's National Steel Body Guitar that I've been playing since age 14. I met Son House back in the 1970's. He lived here in Rochester, NY where I'm from. I've listened to all the songs you've been posting, and you are a fabulous musician. You've really captured the essence of how this traditional blues music should be played.

  • @TheCream14
    @TheCream14 5 лет назад +9

    The live Cream version is my favorite song. This is wonderful to see how the original sounded. Great job!

  • @enjoy9873
    @enjoy9873 5 лет назад

    My ear love this song

  • @josueramos3948
    @josueramos3948 5 лет назад +14

    Blues everyday baby
    Let me hear that Blues so my soul will be joyful.

  • @TheDrkstr65
    @TheDrkstr65 4 года назад

    Now that`s some good Blues.

  • @meatman88zzxx
    @meatman88zzxx 5 лет назад +13

    I was going to say one of the best but i think its THE Best cover of crossroads I have ever listen to. I wish I came across this sooner. You present a haunting feel this song Ive never felt listening to any other cover. Effortless, as if the notes come threw you from the other side. Kind of creepy, I couldn't stop listening to it.

    • @terryashton3541
      @terryashton3541 2 года назад +2

      I feel exactly the same, this guy is something else, never knew anyone who could come so near to Robert Johnson, these modern singers spoil it with their electric guitars and their own renditions.

    • @whogavehimafork
      @whogavehimafork 2 года назад +2

      To be completely facetious, it's almost as if he's also sold his soul

    • @raphaelpinault7405
      @raphaelpinault7405 Год назад

      Hi, I invite you to subscribe to my channel of covers.

  • @petebovenzi8119
    @petebovenzi8119 3 года назад

    Wow ! another history lesson . Great job . Thanks

  • @rish1459
    @rish1459 3 года назад +4

    So good! I love the Robert Johnson version, and this was sooooooo close. I love it.

  • @LadyAxe13
    @LadyAxe13 4 года назад +2

    I took a look at this title and scoffed. Nobody can cover Robert Johnson. EVER. Then I watched it and was BLOWN AWAY!!! You are amazing, on point, doing the man justice and adding your own hoodoo!

  • @allanpolk2681
    @allanpolk2681 5 лет назад +22

    You just can't get any more authentic than that without being Robert Johnson himself. This was more than a cover, it was almost a reproduction.
    REALLY NICE ! ! !

  • @randalldickson8841
    @randalldickson8841 4 года назад

    Wow.... Very soulful.

  • @MrTamaranchorider
    @MrTamaranchorider 5 лет назад +4

    So good! This version has a bounce and groove that gets you rocking and a tapping.

  • @abadgunman6838
    @abadgunman6838 5 лет назад +22

    1:23 is just astoundingly satisfying.