Elmore James (vocals, guitar); Leonard Ware (bass); Frock O'Dell (drums); Sonny Boy Williamson (harmonica)songfacts
Elmore was known as The King of the Slide Guitar and he had a unique guitar style, he was noted for his use of loud amplification and his stirring voice.
There is a long and learned article in Wikipedia, I likeThe most famous guitarist who admired Elmore James was Jimi Hendrix. Early in his career Jimi styled himself variously as 'Maurice James' and subsequently as 'Jimmy James'
James is mentioned in The Beatles' song "For You Blue": while John Lennon plays the slide guitar (James' trademark), George Harrison says, "Elmore James got nothin' on this, baby."
An early cover of a number by Mac - posted just for the fun of it
Westward Bound Cowboy and Country with Dom Flemons and Vania Kinard
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African-American Country Music History & Cowboy Lore through Sunday
December 14 at Berkeley Public Library DeFord Bailey Legacy Festival
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2 comments:
Have you heard what Crooked Still does as a cover for this tune?
I'll certainly be chasing it up - thanks
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