Burnside's music is the logical conclusion of poverty, no prospects, hard work for little pay. No, he wasn't formally trained, who the hell could afford it. Despite that, the impulse to create, even in the most desolate of conditions, overcame the grinding lives of the artists, he wasn't a good man, simply a man of his time and place, and his music is an amazing distillation of all of that....
I think he worked regularly and was not a hoe welding worker...he was the tractor guy...a skill level on farms that was a few steps above field workers...and was a part time musician and full time family raising man...but his music could have been full time in another environment.
Gotta love that North Miss. hill country music. Footage of Mr. Woods is hard to find if not rare. FYI....Johnny Woods was Fred McDowells harmonica player. Fred once commented the best he ever heard. Anybody know how old Johnny was in this vid?
@fuxgood Mr. Woods is defenitely one of the greatest blues harmonica players that ever lived....EVER!!! I would guess that MR Woods was probobly in his late 60's when this was filmed.
Acoustic Stories is possibly the greatest solo blues album ever recorded - right up there with Robert Johnson. Listened to a lot of blues and RL is easily in the top 10.it’s no wonder the Black Keys wanted to do a Hill Country Blues covers record. Plus, how can you not love that charming grin?
Brilliant track. I first heard RL Burnside playing in the background of an episode of the Sopranos - a scene at the Bing. It's called 'It's bad you know' and is posted on youtube - I guarantee you it is one the best Blues track you could hope to hear
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I have watched this weekly since it's been posted. The realest blues. The real blues.
Burnside's music is the logical conclusion of poverty, no prospects, hard work for little pay. No, he wasn't formally trained, who the hell could afford it. Despite that, the impulse to create, even in the most desolate of conditions, overcame the grinding lives of the artists, he wasn't a good man, simply a man of his time and place, and his music is an amazing distillation of all of that....
You're so spot on... I could not add a single word more on what you wrote.
I think he worked regularly and was not a hoe welding worker...he was the tractor guy...a skill level on farms that was a few steps above field workers...and was a part time musician and full time family raising man...but his music could have been full time in another environment.
He was good enough.
Why was he not a good man?
;)
not sure it gets any better than this..
R.L. is one of the great last lost Bluesman.... I love him!
sounds like 10 people playin instead of 2. thanks a milion for da priceless vid
We're so lucky for this footage and similar recordings--cuz we ain't going to see anything like this ever again...
This is real stuff...it will last forever. Guys kick ass big time...the more I listen to this the better it sounds.
woods and burnside two masters of music ..love this video
Simply Great!!!!
Gotta love that North Miss. hill country music. Footage of Mr. Woods is hard to find if not rare. FYI....Johnny Woods was Fred McDowells harmonica player. Fred once commented the best he ever heard. Anybody know how old Johnny was in this vid?
I've never heard of this guy before in my life but it was on my video recommendation list and now I'm hooked!
How cool would it be if you would still listen to R.L. and Johnny Woods
how is it possible NOT to like this? This is a great recording, all things considered, and damn fine music.
R.L and Johnny go together like peanut butter and jam!
Wow, these guys are magic !!
Crazy, I have one of Johnny’s harps and i’ve been learning to play it recently, hell the one he’s playing there might be the one I have
diatonic harmonica key of G
Gives me ghoosebumps everytime I listen to this.
Moanin' at Midnight, what a fantastic piece of music
Jesus Christ this is good .
Burnside N Johnny! They are my teacher.
you can see the respect they have for one another,thats real special comes out in the thier music
R.L.smile is one of the greatest of all time..Johnny's voice says it all. Real men playing real blues. Their legendary...Can't get enough blues..
it feels good to be on the good side of RUclips
thank god someone filmed this!! brilliant!
great stuff. two humans feeling a beauty into form. real.
this is scary good...!!
PRICELESS STUFF.
what an absolute gem
Never gets old...
R.L. took care of Johnny Woods....what great respect....they did Blues JUSTICE that night....I hope the both of them found what they wanted
RL Burnside and slide king "Hound Dog" Taylor are tops in my blues book! Saw Burnside in Nawlins twice!
Wow, these guys are magic !
This is what gave birth to rock n roll . This is great to see these brothas jamming the fuck out
Im here...so many years later..burnin with da burnsides!
This is the Blues!!!! Two real legend of the Blues. Great stuff!
@fuxgood Mr. Woods is defenitely one of the greatest blues harmonica players that ever lived....EVER!!! I would guess that MR Woods was probobly in his late 60's when this was filmed.
The day just got brighter......
Great smile!
two LEGENDS in one room, these tapes are so sweet
super-duo
This is the part of the performance where I imagine them riding off into the sunset
Acoustic Stories is possibly the greatest solo blues album ever recorded - right up there with Robert Johnson. Listened to a lot of blues and RL is easily in the top 10.it’s no wonder the Black Keys wanted to do a Hill Country Blues covers record. Plus, how can you not love that charming grin?
god damnit i wish i was half as cool as woods and burnside....viva Robert Lee!!!!!
This is the real thing, hits you like a ton of bricks.
He is one the greatest Blues men of all time...
Mercy.🙏🏾
They are out there, absolutely...
Looks like they are having a lot of fun, wish I was there with them, briliant vid...!!!
Pure art and talent.
I want also the Jhonny's jacket
man.... love this roots!
them fellas show do know how ta play dem ole N.M.H bluez.
this shit just sets you into a mood to stomp your feet and clap your hands
That's a smile at 4.08- they are just loving that groove.
He could play some good stuff back in the early 80s,quart all night long,but he was a good fellow!!!! We had some big times down in Cockrum.
Amazing!!! The Best!!!
fanbloodytastic.thanks for posting.
Wish I could rate it with thousands of stars...
Serious energy
I Fekin LOVE dese guys!
Ma grandi ! very entertaining great stuff !
Wonderful
thank you !
forever!!!
this is as good as it gets
Brilliant track. I first heard RL Burnside playing in the background of an episode of the Sopranos - a scene at the Bing. It's called 'It's bad you know' and is posted on youtube - I guarantee you it is one the best Blues track you could hope to hear
This is Great ...Ι Faved ... ... Z
Mr. Woods was kicking off R.L. Burnside
I love how he switched the groove after around 0:55
Jamás borren estos 3 videos 🙌🏽
gotta love his smiley face.
Awesome !!!!!!!!!!!!!
Respect !!!!
HolyMoly
he tunes with the gods...lol....damn R L is a master
Classic!!!!
this is the straight fuckin blues
Right on man!
Thats what I'm talking about......good stuff.
This is the real deal!!!
the real deal!
they're alright with me..
Isso é música totalmente vinda do âmago.
First Class!
ripperduck said it all
whoever posted this : may you attain nirvana! thanx a bunch!
Whoop that thing up man
Hahah they fit together so well :D
Wow the real blues
TOP.....!!
This business is epic.
Genuine blue
Johnny was born November 1, 1917, so he was 67 when he made this video.
@Carthsgtr these two men have all the talent in the world, love art
Even better, if that is possible, is Mr. Woods playing with Mississippi Fred McDowell. Like 1967, "Mama said I'm Crazy".
Cooool Boys !
The real blues😊
Is there anything R.L. touched that didn't turn to gold? Johnny Woods will be my new project to find music also.
Check Speedo Harmonica Jones, intense blowin without pause when he gets into it.
They still exist in Clarksdale!
Ditto mate..well said.
Two disciples of Mississippi Fred himself.
swag.