I helped find his grave in Camden, MS recently - honored to have been a small part in this man getting the recognition he so deserves - there will be a tombstone dedication in early 2018, if you're around the Jackson, MS area, you should plan on coming!
I saw pictures of the finished headstone. This was an amazing campaign to finally find and mark his grave, he deserves it. Thank you for being a part of it.
he was a farmhand. this video was shot by Alan Lomax, a rich white guy with old Texas blood who travelled throughout the south with his father in the 30's to record "roots" music from prison workers and farmhands. needless to say, he followed in his father's footsteps.
NO. DOUBT. This is so stupidly amazing, blows my mind.... and I think that's not even his guitar, I think it's a guitar Alan Lomax was taking around with him just-in-case. --Can you believe like his friends are talking in the background, no big deal, it's just another day... like wow, he had no idea he was SO magnificent.
I miss this sound of the background sounds in the south. I always felt like I was at home when I use to visit both my grandmothers and other relatives. The music makes it even more reminiscent!
Undoubtedly one of the finest musicians I have ever witnessed,.. Funny thing is,...,... the banter in the background,.... like,... 'ol Belton is just doin' what he does,... no one takin' much notice,... just kinda groovin',... thats what we do,..... we don't care much,... but as we all know,.... and Belton without a doubt,... ther's always the 'ol Lady tellin' us to "put that fucking thing down" ,,.... hollering and scorning,... every time,...Fuckin Love it,... I got 23 years of it...
Man, I wish I could find more info about him and his music. I stumbled upon a few short videos of these jam sessions and I'm completely fascinated by this man. Such raw and genuine music, and just the look is his eyes carry so much history and soul. It's a shame we have so many artists, such as Mr. Sutherland, of whom we know so little about. Thank you so much for sharing! :)
NightFlower : Belton was born in 1911. He died in 1983. He's buried in an unmarked grave in Mississippi, next to his mother. Her grave is marked. Not much information about him other than that and these few videos.
YES! He OWNS the Blues. All others pale in comparison. Thank you Lord for sending him to us for a while. We are all richer from his rime here on earth. Heaven got the best. See you someday, Saint Belton.
No, it's all in context, in the moment and in the sound of what the individual is feeling at that moment. You do whatever you want, and express it how you want. Besides, this whole piece sounds absolutely sweet as sugar cane to me. The tuning of the guitar didn't even cross my mind apart from to remind me that i can play my guitar, how i like.
He's in standard tuning, before anyone asks. It's fun to learn about some of the strange tunings used in blues, but this is just simple feel and tone with standard tuning. Belton is Brilliant...beautiful hill country drone here.
do any of you guys know where can I find more of this godlike blues master? I cant believe that we only have 2 or 3 things from this guy! Damn he was on the blues side man
Nothing else exists of him beyond what Lomax did. Belton likely had a family and stayed behind in MS while others went north to Chicago and whatnot. He focused on feeding the family - and thus, never recorded professionally or even was noticed.
Tired of sleeping, low-down lonesome cell Tired of sleeping there, low-down lonesome cell And I wouldn't've been here, hadn't've been for Nell Kill that old grey mule, burn down the white man's barn Kill that old grey mule, burn down that white man's barn I didn't mean no trouble, I didn't mean no harm I want you to love me or leave me, girl, anything you wanta do I want you to love me or leave me, anything you wanta do What a strange thing happenin', someday might a-happen to you Well you say you gonna leave me, said you're goin' away Well, you said you're gonna leave me, pretty Maggie, said you was goin' away I said, luck be the fortune, you'll come back home some day I said luck beats a fortune, gonna make you come some home someday
It's not about being in tune. It's about the emotion and experience. Get it together. @grambutler is right. To good for words. So don't think to hard on this music or you'll miss the entire point.
It's not out of tune, its a dropped tuning (C# I think). It's also why ithese songs have that hurting haunting thumpy feel that compliments Belton's voice perfectly.
I want you to love me or leave me girl / anything you wanna do I want you to love me or leave me / anything you wanna do What a strange thing happened someday might happen to you Well you say you're gonna leave me / Say you're goin away Well you said you're gonna leave me Pearly Mae / Say you're goin away I say luck beats a fortune / you'll come back home someday. I say luck beats a fortune / Pearly Mae you'll come back home someday
He was quite good on that video. But must be REALLY OBSCURE. Never heard of him before. I know many, many, many original blues people. Proably one of those talented unknowns. Any Info? I added this video into my playlist of UNKNOWN BLUES LEGENDS anyway :-)
Belton Sutherland once said that a strong side roast cherry would always be a great ambition forecast in his new pops. He mentioned that a wine bloomer would try and escape his trench rug before a rime and instead of tow berry he always clinched to a notion.
I helped find his grave in Camden, MS recently - honored to have been a small part in this man getting the recognition he so deserves - there will be a tombstone dedication in early 2018, if you're around the Jackson, MS area, you should plan on coming!
That's cool just discovered this man not sure why it took so long
Wonderful, thank you
I saw pictures of the finished headstone. This was an amazing campaign to finally find and mark his grave, he deserves it. Thank you for being a part of it.
God Bless You 🙏🏾
Good to hear you had this mans back. What an amazing musician ! Bless you
Pulled me in and gave me chills literally with the first note. Bonamassa can't stir a single emotion with 10,000.
Agreed.
BONAMASSA BLOWS CHUNKS
Gotta respect Alan Lomax as well, the man is a legend. Definitely saved a lot of music from oblivion
That's The Truth..Alan Lomax..Great finding This Being An Lover of Blue's!(&In NZ.) Thankful in Dunedin NZ.❤
he was a farmhand. this video was shot by Alan Lomax, a rich white guy with old Texas blood who travelled throughout the south with his father in the 30's to record "roots" music from prison workers and farmhands. needless to say, he followed in his father's footsteps.
Belton Sutherland is an amazing name for a bluesman
And his playing is even more amazing
I learned to play this song. Keeping his music alive.
what tuning is he in? Bb standard?
That is so sick
@@Ismellbadandlooklikeshitd flat
Such a great tempo. The whole song is foot tapping from the start. The crickets in the background just add to the vibe. Wonderful piece of film!
At night in the south you are hearing a mixed choir of katydids, crickets and tree frogs.
Watching the guy's face while listening makes it so much better.
Blues by a gentleman like Belton Sutherland is more real. You know he lived it!
💯 Unadulterated Blues ❗🥃🎸
Just the heavy real blues. Thanks Belton we ne will never forget...
No better words have been spoken in regards to Belton. Thank you.
For the life of me I can't understand how this is not the most watched video on youtube that shit will bust yer brains out!
This video should have over 1,000,000,000,000 views.
+Christopher Hitchens You forgot a couple of zeroes my dear friend
+Christopher Hitchens No lets keep this a little obscure, pearls for swines anyway
NO. DOUBT. This is so stupidly amazing, blows my mind.... and I think that's not even his guitar, I think it's a guitar Alan Lomax was taking around with him just-in-case. --Can you believe like his friends are talking in the background, no big deal, it's just another day... like wow, he had no idea he was SO magnificent.
everybody look out. we got a badass musician here.
I miss this sound of the background sounds in the south. I always felt like I was at home when I use to visit both my grandmothers and other relatives. The music makes it even more reminiscent!
A mixed choir of katydids, crickets and tree frogs.
Undoubtedly one of the finest musicians I have ever witnessed,.. Funny thing is,...,... the banter in the background,.... like,... 'ol Belton is just doin' what he does,... no one takin' much notice,... just kinda groovin',... thats what we do,..... we don't care much,... but as we all know,.... and Belton without a doubt,... ther's always the 'ol Lady tellin' us to "put that fucking thing down" ,,.... hollering and scorning,... every time,...Fuckin Love it,... I got 23 years of it...
Nothing better than the blues.
Man, I wish I could find more info about him and his music. I stumbled upon a few short videos of these jam sessions and I'm completely fascinated by this man. Such raw and genuine music, and just the look is his eyes carry so much history and soul. It's a shame we have so many artists, such as Mr. Sutherland, of whom we know so little about.
Thank you so much for sharing! :)
NightFlower : Belton was born in 1911. He died in 1983. He's buried in an unmarked grave in Mississippi, next to his mother. Her grave is marked. Not much information about him other than that and these few videos.
Same here man! Stumbled upon this and it was love at first note. I'd sure like to find a biography on this guy.
this is fu****g amazing.
YES! He OWNS the Blues. All others pale in comparison. Thank you Lord for sending him to us for a while. We are all richer from his rime here on earth. Heaven got the best. See you someday, Saint Belton.
sorry but you know nothing of the blues. my brother
Yes sir!! Mr. Sutherland is in a class.....ALL his own!!
Robert Johnson owns the blues
This is too good for words!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I was going to say give this man a record deal . RIP. He is Awesome
this is soul nourishing
This has to be among the best blues i have ever heard. Why oh why is there so little out there with this genius.
No, it's all in context, in the moment and in the sound of what the individual is feeling at that moment. You do whatever you want, and express it how you want. Besides, this whole piece sounds absolutely sweet as sugar cane to me. The tuning of the guitar didn't even cross my mind apart from to remind me that i can play my guitar, how i like.
Thank Alan Lomax
One of the best bluesman I ever witnesssed ! The other 2 being Alan Wilson and John Lee Hooker.
The start of rock music
Absolutely awesome. This guy only recorded three songs? Very thankful that I was able to hear at least one of them!
Belton Sutherland is the man sweet Jesus my hairs stand up listening to his music so thankful we got to hear his music blues for life
literally put this n for something in the background, went to walk away, stopped in my tracks after 4 seconds.... its just captivating..
Hands down my one of my favorite songs of all time. Luck beats a fortune you'll come home some day.
Super!!! Blues!!! Beautiful!!!!
Magnifique
This is the best thing I ever heard 👂🎶
I'd have to say Belton Sutherland is my favorite musician .....wish there was more recordings of him...his licks are soothing and haunting
dam right! this is real music!!
What a music , what a talent............
Immaculate.
Un sentimiento muy profundo, una gran melodía, increíble sonido, una delicia para el alma!
Very cool and a thumbs up for you.
The guitar style is hard grooving without any compromises - find no other words - as great as Fred McDowell stuff
Yep
I love getting to play this on the radio.... so fucking awesome.
Real music!
my god i wish i was born back in the days
After the first four notes you know that old grey mule is doomed.
Cara isto que e ' música .
Blues, dude)
Real Blues
I love the smile at 1:25...I wonder what he was looking at.
I don't pity the blind, I pity the one who don't want to see. This is the awful TRUTH and can't be diluted. God bless the true american music.
I bet that guitar has some stories to tell. I mean besides the ones we are hearing.
Just listened to another---- Blues #2 (1978) RUclips. Same iconic quality.
Amen to the Blues.
That guitar tone he gets is otherworldly, nevermind the voice!
Damn :-) love the guitar too :-)
Goosebumps
❤❤❤❤you don’t run into this kind of Dimond in the rough very often
He's in standard tuning, before anyone asks. It's fun to learn about some of the strange tunings used in blues, but this is just simple feel and tone with standard tuning. Belton is Brilliant...beautiful hill country drone here.
sayerma hes in open d
SirTedFairyspear2 I feel the same way
Standard tuning, E position, but tuned low.
D flat standard to be exact
@@OrangeAlienStatus No he is not in open D. He is in standard tuning with the guitar tuned down at least one whole step.
Thanks a lot for this!
So only 3 of his songs remain?
I'm gonna see the Pope,
have this man cannonised.
Saint Belton,
St. Belton Sutherland,
have mercy.
Old Testament
A bad ass man😊
🔥🔥🔥
That Gray old mule aint dead...Dad rescued him and still bucking on our farm
おっさん💓
いい味出してるじゃん✨
Belton´s tune...the only one.
awesome
No Doubt Earl was heavy influence on Mike Bloomfield and so many other well known Blues/Rock Guitarists.
do any of you guys know where can I find more of this godlike blues master? I cant believe that we only have 2 or 3 things from this guy! Damn he was on the blues side man
Nothing else exists of him beyond what Lomax did. Belton likely had a family and stayed behind in MS while others went north to Chicago and whatnot. He focused on feeding the family - and thus, never recorded professionally or even was noticed.
🙏🏾
Where oh where.....can I purchase his incredible music?! I don't care how few songs it may be!
Tired of sleeping, low-down lonesome cell
Tired of sleeping there, low-down lonesome cell
And I wouldn't've been here, hadn't've been for Nell
Kill that old grey mule, burn down the white man's barn
Kill that old grey mule, burn down that white man's barn
I didn't mean no trouble, I didn't mean no harm
I want you to love me or leave me, girl, anything you wanta do
I want you to love me or leave me, anything you wanta do
What a strange thing happenin', someday might a-happen to you
Well you say you gonna leave me, said you're goin' away
Well, you said you're gonna leave me, pretty Maggie, said you was goin' away
I said, luck be the fortune, you'll come back home some day
I said luck beats a fortune, gonna make you come some home someday
Thanks man!
Personel hero
They just don't put it down like this no more, me being from the deep south you have to careful when your Dranking Whiskey and listening to this...
He kinda looks like Lee Van Cleef
Hob Knob we all come from the same place
True...a black one !!!
a baked cleef
BarryK Angel eyes wasn’t it ?
Real Blues.FO-SHO
máximo respeito
ke dios kon esa guitarra belton
It's not about being in tune. It's about the emotion and experience. Get it together. @grambutler is right. To good for words. So don't think to hard on this music or you'll miss the entire point.
It's not out of tune, its a dropped tuning (C# I think). It's also why ithese songs have that hurting haunting thumpy feel that compliments Belton's voice perfectly.
I have never, ever......seen the likes!! OMG!!
The real deal.
thank you
you tube..
I love the crickets. Bet it's humid as shit too. The real deal here folks.
Belton....the name
I want you to love me or leave me girl / anything you wanna do
I want you to love me or leave me / anything you wanna do
What a strange thing happened someday might happen to you
Well you say you're gonna leave me / Say you're goin away
Well you said you're gonna leave me Pearly Mae / Say you're goin away
I say luck beats a fortune / you'll come back home someday.
I say luck beats a fortune / Pearly Mae you'll come back home someday
upload more!!!
genius
sick
God-damn!
the real deal
Downtuned to C#... That's hardcore ❤
He was quite good on that video. But must be REALLY OBSCURE. Never heard of him before. I know many, many, many original blues people. Proably one of those talented unknowns. Any Info?
I added this video into my playlist of UNKNOWN BLUES LEGENDS anyway :-)
yep...... whoooooah.... no Fancy Music degree here fellas....
downtuned to c# sounds so bad ass. Very swampy
Home
This voice style reminds me of the great Mississippi Fred McDowell.
How old this mate is?
❤️
Belton Sutherland once said that a strong side roast cherry would always be a great ambition forecast in his new pops. He mentioned that a wine bloomer would try and escape his trench rug before a rime and instead of tow berry he always clinched to a notion.
where can i find more, someone plz do tell
WHERE I CAN BUY THE LP PLEASE!!!
God with a fucking guitar