This specific version of this song, the way Micheal Burkes played at this exact point in time, totally destroys me and leaves me in tears and I don’t really know why.
I’m 35 and listened to blues as a kid, tried to play like BB. I never heard of this guy until about 2 months ago listening to Christone “kingfish” playing “empty promises”. Man I been missing out, all these years, he’s nice. R.I.P.
I did too ,, That is how I discovered Michael Burks by listening to Kingfish . I noticed that Kingfish has some of the same style like Michael Burks . I was so sorry to read up on His background and find out that He it's already deceased . Kingfish is Awesome , I plan on going to see Him next year on Tour.
@@yvonnedavis1461 man, I found out last minute that Kingfish did a concert about 45 mins away from me yesterday. Wish I could’ve been there, that dude is a beast
Dear Lord, I know you give and take away, but why in this universe must you take true greats like this man away so early? This rendition is pure heaven.
I met him at the Firefighters Blues Festival in South Bend, IN along with his cousin, Larry McCray. Both extremely talented and awesome guys. Wish I could say I had gotten to know them. But I only had the privilege of meeting them for a few minutes.
Michael played "Miss Mercy" for my wife and at Uncle Bo's in Topeka, Ks a week before we were married. We were planning on going on a Blues Cruise he was headlining but he passed a few weeks before. A truly wonderful talent that I miss every time I pass by the signed Iron Man album poster in my hall. RIP, I look forward to the Blues Band in heaven.
Love this. Such incredible feel. Not the same style, but very similar force-of-nature soul & style I saw Freddie King play with at Ma' Blues in Dallas. Such a rare gift. BTW, small world - I was blessed to play with Michael's drummer, Chuck "Popcorn" Louden, on a weekly residence for 3 1/2 years here in DFW. We used subs when Popcorn was out with Michael, and unfortunately, it was one of those times when Michael passed while arriving in Atlanta customs from Italy. Popcorn had also toured with Buddy Miles for over a decade.
Michael is playing this song to a story and feelings in to rythm and blues at the highest performance on a stage best version must Postumt say bravo bravo Bravissimo ☆☆☆☆☆
FANTASTIC rendition of House of the Rising Sun by the equally fantastic MICHAEL BURKS, a truly great guitarist, sadly missed by blues rock fans worldwide, thank you Michael, for your many wonderful performances!!!!
I just discovered this great man. I feel like I'm cheated on he passed away before we enjoyed what more to come. What a talent what a waste. Rest in peace my brother from another mother. Thank you for your legacy....
Me! I am from Helena, Arkansas…well technically, Old Town on the Mud Line. Twenty miles from Helena Crossing down on Hwy 20 torge Elaine, Arkansas. And, I play guitar like I came from there. I go way back. Thanks….for the memories and reminding me of who I am.
Purtroppo lo ascolto solo da pochissimo. Però è entrato prepotentemente nel mio cuore. Talento cristallino, suona un blues tutto anima e cuore. È stato un peccato averlo perso. Ci restano i suoi dischi e le sue strabilianti interpretazioni. Per me ha qualcosa di speciale. Grazie per tutto Iron Man. Grazie di cuore.
I'm so glad I got to see this amazingly talented player before he passed away. He actually had the flu the night I saw and spoke with him. Humble, great guy. Thanks for posting this video.
This was the first time I saw Michael. Been in heavy Michael missing mood tonight. A fantastic player with a tone to die for, and a sweet man. Taken from us far too soon. RIP Iron Man.
OMG...thx good, i found this masterpiece version of a great song...Can't belive that, I hear this version first time!!!! (2010, Releasing on RUclips) ...It's never too late...^^Thank's so much, for this awesome live performance!! Rest in Peace "Iron Man"
saw him at a twice at a tiny blues club in salem Oregon in 06&07, didn't know who he was the first time,what a nice guy! stayed and talked to us for an hour after the show.
Époustouflant ce personnage, mais que c'est beau ! Cette chanson fait partie ds plus belles de tous ls temps et quand elle est jouée avec un guitariste aussi talentueux, c'est l'extase !!! D'où vient ce génie, pour sur d'une autre planète !!! Merci Monsieur, vous m'avez transpercé le cœur 💓. Au plaisir de vous écouter encore et encore ,je suis heureuse d'avoir fait votre découverte.BRAVO.👍👍👍
oh man this brings back memories...We saw him at JB Park in st. louis ...blues on the mississippi.... he was truly one humble man and loved playing the blues. anyone that missed him playing ....and singing missed one great entertainer.
Je viens juste de le découvrir par hasard. Un seul mot:EXPRESSIVITÉ. Magnifique de meme que sa version de Hey Joe.pour une fois youtube va servir à qq chose.a decouvrir ce grand,tres grand artiste.
Holy holy smoke Big Man.. The world lost an incredible guitar giant when you were taken from us. A guitar performance to match the best ive ever heard. I absolutely love your Hey Joe where you are playing outside and we see you up close with your Fender Strat and you are wearing that lovely shirt with the gold trim on it. Thankyou for leaving these performances for us to remember you.
I have seen Micheal too many times to count. I saw him 15-20 years ago when he played at the Horseman’s in Sac Ca the Big Mike used to put on. Michael played for almost 4 hours that day till midnight. To this day I have never seen such an awesome performance, makes my cry every time I hear his music he was truly one of the greats unknown to so many. Glad I was apart of his experience and the many times he came to the Horseman’s and all the other shows. RIP MR BURKS. I am still listening.
"Affengeil, wa! Leck mich am Arsch, dat hadder drauf doo! Aha! House of the rising sun, ey! House of the rising sun, doo! Hooeeyy! Da geht mir aber der Hut hoch, doo! Jaa... leck mich am Arsch! Wow! Hey!" Ich hab die Aufnahme mittlerweile so oft gehört, dass ich diese "Adlips" nicht nur auswendig kenne, sondern wenn ich mal eine andere Version von dem Song höre, hab ich den kölschen Kerl dennoch im Ohr! Hahaha... This is probably my favourite version of this song!
Mike was an outstanding guitarist and singer and a golden heart. I was an expat in Tunis when in april 2012 there were two shows of his 2012 tour (which was to be his last). I saw one of them, this one here:ruclips.net/video/0U9pFYoeTzU/видео.html. I was so in awe of this house of the rising sun rendition, that during the break I had the chance to talk to him and thus I asked him whether HOTRS was on the set, and he goes "Actually no man, we have a new bass player, we have not rehearsed it, sorry no". End of the break, I was at the bar buying beers for me an my GF, and what do I hear OMG .. He starts the second half of the show with you guessed what. I was elated, beyond all I can describe. Super rendition and super show. I ended up sharing a drink with him after the show, such a nice and modest guy. There was a second show in Tunis that I did not attend, then he went to Italy (there are vids of his last shows in Italy where he does plays HOTRS, apparently he had decided to have it on the set list again). Then in May he collapsed at the Atlanta airport while on his way home. I was devastated. I think of him everytime I pick up my guitar.
Burks was a true legend. Send this performance to clapton who said “ I am a blues guitarist”. Then he will understand what a blues gitarist is. Burks was so underrated when compared with other clowns. Gary Moore, SRV, Albert Collins, Burks and many others played with their heart, very sad they all passed too early. At least one legend still alive Mr Buddy Guy…
Я никогда не слышал ,от ..,.....это нечто,- Джо Бономасса отдохнул. Браво! Хоть я и рассит. Вы крутой гитарист и музыка нас обьеденит!
This specific version of this song, the way Micheal Burkes played at this exact point in time, totally destroys me and leaves me in tears and I don’t really know why.
I’m 35 and listened to blues as a kid, tried to play like BB. I never heard of this guy until about 2 months ago listening to Christone “kingfish” playing “empty promises”. Man I been missing out, all these years, he’s nice. R.I.P.
That’s awesome!!!
I did too ,, That is how I discovered Michael Burks by listening to Kingfish . I noticed that Kingfish has some of the same style like Michael Burks . I was so sorry to read up on His background and find out that He it's already deceased . Kingfish is Awesome , I plan on going to see Him next year on Tour.
Same with me here. It's a crime more people don't know of him. Playing over the empty promises track is pure joy if you've never tried.
@@Giggiyygoo yessir. Love it
@@yvonnedavis1461 man, I found out last minute that Kingfish did a concert about 45 mins away from me yesterday. Wish I could’ve been there, that dude is a beast
I've heard that song my whole life but that's the best version I've ever heard,that naughty organ player was encouraging michaels rowdy behaviour!
2023 WOW !! One of the Greats !! Cheers to Michael Burks .. AMAZING !!
Just how much soul can one man contain..God spoke into this man's heart
I am, 2024... Such a damn shame he passed on so young. Really Great Musician...Was a Great Man, I knew him and his family. 😢❤
One of the best songs i've ever heard and Michael Burks took it and made it THE BEST of all.
Dear Lord, I know you give and take away, but why in this universe must you take true greats like this man away so early?
This rendition is pure heaven.
Real smooth right there.
Soap dog who is still watching this in 2023. And I felt all of that spirit
one of the best guitar players ive ever seen on any stage....RIP Michael ...i am proud to have known you....
Didn't have the honour he. Seemed to. Be reai though I know his music will be alwayslive
Your so right. He was awesome. I didn't know he passed. God bless you my friend
I met him at the Firefighters Blues Festival in South Bend, IN along with his cousin, Larry McCray. Both extremely talented and awesome guys. Wish I could say I had gotten to know them. But I only had the privilege of meeting them for a few minutes.
Michael played "Miss Mercy" for my wife and at Uncle Bo's in Topeka, Ks a week before we were married. We were planning on going on a Blues Cruise he was headlining but he passed a few weeks before. A truly wonderful talent that I miss every time I pass by the signed Iron Man album poster in my hall. RIP, I look forward to the Blues Band in heaven.
Still listening and watching in 2024
Yes i love this guy's gutiar playing too! Sorry to see him go. God Bless him and his family.
Tare it up, Man, You are killin' this, Love it. Just simply lovein' it.🎸🎸🎸 Kick butt
Love this. Such incredible feel. Not the same style, but very similar force-of-nature soul & style I saw Freddie King play with at Ma' Blues in Dallas. Such a rare gift.
BTW, small world - I was blessed to play with Michael's drummer, Chuck "Popcorn" Louden, on a weekly residence for 3 1/2 years here in DFW. We used subs when Popcorn was out with Michael, and unfortunately, it was one of those times when Michael passed while arriving in Atlanta customs from Italy.
Popcorn had also toured with Buddy Miles for over a decade.
OH ! I've heard him and he's very very good ! Now Children that's how The House Of The Rising Sun is Played !!!! And definitely gone to soon.
Amazing ,just amazing
Michael is playing this song to a story and feelings in to rythm and blues at the highest performance on a stage best version must Postumt say bravo bravo Bravissimo ☆☆☆☆☆
FANTASTIC rendition of House of the Rising Sun by the equally fantastic MICHAEL BURKS, a truly great guitarist, sadly missed by blues rock fans worldwide, thank you Michael, for your many wonderful performances!!!!
+TresHombreszz Thanks for your comment. Yes he is missed soo much !
+JKBluesReport he was an instant favorite of mine the first time i saw him. a super nice guy!
Michael was something!!
Still watching April 2024...👍👍
☝🏻 June
@@Ibi_Ro July :)
August 👍
Still watching September 2024 ❤
November ‘24, just seeing this first time ever, wow
no matter how many times I listen to this , its still THE DOGS BOLLOCKS , Iron Man you left us to early fella , but you left us so R.I.P big man .
EXCELLENT
OMG FABULOUS RENDITION, SIMPLE PERFECTION!
thats guitar playing wow so great the guy had a magic feel
The best version i’ve ever heard by FAR !
He made my day !
Gracias
Невозможно оторватся!Какой ГИТАРИСТ!❤
Just discovered this gem lately. He's playing this song for a full ten minutes and I could listen to his guitar for another hour.
Wow! His guitar playing projects such emotion and tone, amazing!
I am feeling great! 🤘🤘🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻
I just discovered this great man. I feel like I'm cheated on he passed away before we enjoyed what more to come. What a talent what a waste. Rest in peace my brother from another mother. Thank you for your legacy....
Sehr schöne Version dieses Klassikers. Dieses Lied gehört in ALLEN Versionen zu meinen Favoriten. R.i.P. Michael Burks.
Me! I am from Helena, Arkansas…well technically, Old Town on the Mud Line. Twenty miles from Helena Crossing down on Hwy 20 torge Elaine, Arkansas. And, I play guitar like I came from there. I go way back. Thanks….for the memories and reminding me of who I am.
Just blew my head off - holy shit - he left too soon, but his legacy goes on and on - talkin to my soul
Guitariste Phénoménal ,un génie ,mais il sort d'où ???❤bravo.
Grave❤
Purtroppo lo ascolto solo da pochissimo. Però è entrato prepotentemente nel mio cuore. Talento cristallino, suona un blues tutto anima e cuore. È stato un peccato averlo perso. Ci restano i suoi dischi e le sue strabilianti interpretazioni. Per me ha qualcosa di speciale. Grazie per tutto Iron Man. Grazie di cuore.
God Rest this great artist.
Thank you Michael great tone and playing so much soul. Will be greatly missed such a nice guy !!!
This Is Probably The Best Version Of This Tune That I Ever Heard,Miss Ya My Friend,Poppa......
one of the best guitar Slingers,a person i ever knew,RIP iron man,poppa.
Just pure gold absolutely melted my face !!!
Simply Fantastic!!
What a treasure we have lost, so sad.
One of the best covers I've ever heard .
I'm so glad I got to see this amazingly talented player before he passed away. He actually had the flu the night I saw and spoke with him. Humble, great guy. Thanks for posting this video.
I am both elated and depressed right now. Elated that I found this outstanding performance of an old favorite. Depressed to learn he has passed on.
This was the first time I saw Michael. Been in heavy Michael missing mood tonight. A fantastic player with a tone to die for, and a sweet man. Taken from us far too soon. RIP Iron Man.
OMG...thx good, i found this masterpiece version of a great song...Can't belive that, I hear this version first time!!!! (2010, Releasing on RUclips) ...It's never too late...^^Thank's so much, for this awesome live performance!!
Rest in Peace "Iron Man"
saw him at a twice at a tiny blues club in salem Oregon in 06&07, didn't know who he was the first time,what a nice guy! stayed and talked to us for an hour after the show.
We awe a lot to the Animals and Eric Burdon.
Agree, This is a truly great rendition of the song.
We all go into the great unknown at some stage.
Époustouflant ce personnage, mais que c'est beau ! Cette chanson fait partie ds plus belles de tous ls temps et quand elle est jouée avec un guitariste aussi talentueux, c'est l'extase !!!
D'où vient ce génie, pour sur d'une autre planète !!!
Merci Monsieur, vous m'avez transpercé le cœur 💓.
Au plaisir de vous écouter encore et encore ,je suis heureuse d'avoir fait votre découverte.BRAVO.👍👍👍
"Tommy Emmanuel " est aussi incroyable. ❤ Il est un "one man band" Juste avec sa guitar❣️🎼
mike was a great friend with good music he is still with us in his music R.I.P
Michael burks is an amazing guitar player ..Rip Michael
King of blues that is Michael Burks!
Saw him at Pocono. Bought one of his cds that day. Loved it. RIP
Oh Wow so sad I missed this great musician during his time here on earth but so glad he was recorded.
superbe interpretation!
Gone but not forgotten.
The man himself love it.
Amazing....no matter how many times I've heard it, that I get goosebumps once and again..
Fantastic. Band is just perfect as well - organ player could not be better with his fills.
Wonderful. Such classic tone. He makes it sing.
Absolutely superb ! Thanks for uploading.
Mr Burks was fantastic !
Michael doesn't need any pedals, his pure tone comes from inside him. miss him each and every day ....
oh man this brings back memories...We saw him at JB Park in st. louis ...blues on the mississippi.... he was truly one humble man and loved playing the blues. anyone that missed him playing ....and singing missed one great entertainer.
One of my Top 10 favorite songs, and Michael's cover is on the list as one of the best.
Je viens juste de le découvrir par hasard. Un seul mot:EXPRESSIVITÉ. Magnifique de meme que sa version de Hey Joe.pour une fois youtube va servir à qq chose.a decouvrir ce grand,tres grand artiste.
Amazing! I wish the recording had better sound quality but this captures one hell of a live performance.
GENIUS +SADLY MUCH MISSED.
SO BEAUTIFUL! THANKS
Holy holy smoke Big Man.. The world lost an incredible guitar giant when you were taken from us. A guitar performance to match the best ive ever heard. I absolutely love your Hey Joe where you are playing outside and we see you up close with your Fender Strat and you are wearing that lovely shirt with the gold trim on it. Thankyou for leaving these performances for us to remember you.
All I can say is.. awesome. I've seen some greats in my time. Michael is up there.. RIP... Hope you give Jeff Back a hand up there in guitar heaven.
He's GREAT !
Wow awesome!!!
MASTERFUL!
pure Blues of deep soul
He passed away in 2012. RIP Michael.😢😢
I like this cover!
I have seen Micheal too many times to count. I saw him 15-20 years ago when he played at the Horseman’s in Sac Ca the Big Mike used to put on. Michael played for almost 4 hours that day till midnight. To this day I have never seen such an awesome performance, makes my cry every time I hear his music he was truly one of the greats unknown to so many. Glad I was apart of his experience and the many times he came to the Horseman’s and all the other shows. RIP MR BURKS. I am still listening.
One of the best ever, that no one knows. Truly a legend of tune and time. Dude can play like none other. RIP brother
Still watching January 2023...C'mon!!!
Don't forget to keep the blues on 4 the nex generation of blues lovers ! Rest in paradise !MICHAEL BURKS .
Played with a ton of emotion perfect damn good
"Affengeil, wa! Leck mich am Arsch, dat hadder drauf doo!
Aha! House of the rising sun, ey! House of the rising sun, doo! Hooeeyy!
Da geht mir aber der Hut hoch, doo!
Jaa... leck mich am Arsch! Wow! Hey!"
Ich hab die Aufnahme mittlerweile so oft gehört, dass ich diese "Adlips" nicht nur auswendig kenne, sondern wenn ich mal eine andere Version von dem Song höre, hab ich den kölschen Kerl dennoch im Ohr! Hahaha...
This is probably my favourite version of this song!
recht hat er,und wie
Mike was an outstanding guitarist and singer and a golden heart. I was an expat in Tunis when in april 2012 there were two shows of his 2012 tour (which was to be his last). I saw one of them, this one here:ruclips.net/video/0U9pFYoeTzU/видео.html. I was so in awe of this house of the rising sun rendition, that during the break I had the chance to talk to him and thus I asked him whether HOTRS was on the set, and he goes "Actually no man, we have a new bass player, we have not rehearsed it, sorry no". End of the break, I was at the bar buying beers for me an my GF, and what do I hear OMG .. He starts the second half of the show with you guessed what. I was elated, beyond all I can describe. Super rendition and super show. I ended up sharing a drink with him after the show, such a nice and modest guy. There was a second show in Tunis that I did not attend, then he went to Italy (there are vids of his last shows in Italy where he does plays HOTRS, apparently he had decided to have it on the set list again). Then in May he collapsed at the Atlanta airport while on his way home. I was devastated. I think of him everytime I pick up my guitar.
Thanks for this touching Story :-)
Cant Stop Listening To This,Miss Ya my Friend,Poppa........
Merry Christmas to you, Michael, in your blues heaven! You' re one of the greatest, ever!
He had what it took. 👍.grate talent. My brother 🙏
awesome sweet as bro
..... awesome ....
keep coming back. rip
What a sound , the dogs bollocks , R.I.P Iron man we sure do miss ya sounds fella .
Burks was a true legend. Send this performance to clapton who said “ I am a blues guitarist”. Then he will understand what a blues gitarist is. Burks was so underrated when compared with other clowns. Gary Moore, SRV, Albert Collins, Burks and many others played with their heart, very sad they all passed too early. At least one legend still alive Mr Buddy Guy…
Fantastico👍👍👍
Fantástico cover, uno de Los mejores
He makes that guitar talk to you👍👍👍❤️😉
Grandissimo....