John Campbell - Walkin' Blues (Tyler Texas Session)

This CD is a rare and historic live-in-the-studio recording of a blues legend. John Campbell recorded these magical performances as demo, years before his Electra contract and untimely death. On these recordings you will hear one man with a presumably a 1930's era National Resophonic, a then pristine 1952 Gibson Southern Jumbo, and all his heart and soul, whisking you away on a mystical journey.
No electronic tracks were used to alter John's renditions of these blues classics that were woven with the charm and heartfelt passion of a man who lived his craft. You'll hear the incredible syncopation of his hands, his ethereal voice, and the beat of his foot keeping time. Robin Hood Studios captured Campbell's complete essence; metal on wood slide guitar rattles and the very breath and snarls of a brilliant apprentice to the blues. They were also able to chronicle a musician steeped in deep country blues, whose performances during this session were not destined to be heard until now.
"Campbell imbibed the spirit of the masters of the blues. If you were lucky enough to have witnessed his shows you would have been a participant in a classroom where the blues was the subject. John gave lessons in the blues on a nightly basis. His venues became his classroom where he lectured ancient blues theory. He demonstrated piano and banjo style blues guitar methods, as well as Mississippi-delta slide technique. Audiences the world over were enthralled at his sheer finger picking ability and his thunderous right hand technique." *
Mojo Hand, a fitting epitaph, is presented on this recording where you'll hear John's derelict plea of "I'm Goin' Back to Louisiana." Welcome home, John Campbell, welcome home.
*Excerpt from the future release of the biography, Road of the Conqueror, the Life of John Campbell.
Track List:
1 Walkin' Blues
2 I Can't Be Satisfied
3 Rollin' Stone
4 Watch Dog Blues
5 Driftin' And Driftin'
6 Medley In C - Chump Man Blues
7 My Babe
8 Talk To Me Babe
9 Blues In A
10 The Sky Is Cryin'
11 Terraplane Blues
12 Mojo Hand

[@Celestialrob]

I was introduced to John Campbell's music in the late 80's in New Orleans. Fell in love and then heard of his death - i can't describe why he was so special - I just know it when I hear it :-(

[@BerryArends]

This is just beautiful!

[@cathandminnie]

awesome acoustic stuff of John on this album ! fab..

[@jokervienna6433]

This is extremely good, make no mistake. But there is an even better version somewhere out there. I heard it once. I´ll guess we´ll find it again if we put on our shoes and keep on walking.

[@lindaedwards858]

Isn't Mike Pence from somewhere around here?

[@ErtaAleMim]

No, this is from a bootleg so you can't find it on amazon.

[@1blastman]

Keep posting cuts we all would love to hear more.

[@Arkhangael]

Hi. Can this album be found on amazon? or somewhere?

[@gerryakadwightbyron4516]

Where can I purchase this CD ?

[@Arkhangael]

hi.. where can we find it??

[@Arkhangael]

Finally managed to find it. God bless patience

[@KazcoN]

Angel Arkhangael Wanna share, from where?

[@Arkhangael]

A Russian website :)

[@Arkhangael]

KazcoN Sorry forgot to mention gettune.net - you need to search song by song though

[@KazcoN]

Angel Arkhangael Amazing, thanks a bunch! :)