Mississippi John Hurt - "Stagger Lee"

Mississippi John Hurt performing "Stagger Lee".





Avalon Blues: The Complete 1928 Okeh Recordings

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Mississippi John Hurt @Amazon.com


Mississippi John Hurt @ SqueezeMyLemon

Mississippi John Hurt - Big Leg Blues

Mississippi John Hurt was an influential country blues singer and guitarist. He sang in a loud whisper, to a melodious finger-picked guitar accompaniment.

Hurt's influence spanned several music genres including blues, country, bluegrass, folk and contemporary rock and roll. A soft-spoken man, his nature was reflected in the work, which remained a mellow mix of country, blues and old time music to the end

Mississippi John Hurt - "Spike Driver Blues"

Notes from YouTube;

Seen here with Pete Seeger & Hedy West. Not sure of date, circa 1950's-60's(post Seeger blacklist). Playing John Henry (Steeldriver Blues). Lived:(March 8, 1892,Carroll County, Mississippi - November 2, 1966, Grenada, Mississippi) the eighth child of ten.

Mississippi John Hurt - "Make Me a Pallet on Your Floor"

Mississippi John Hurt playing Make Me a Pallet on the Floor.

I love the image created by this song, so warm and inviting.



D.C. Blues: Library of Congress Recordings, Vol. 2

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Mississippi John Hurt @Amazon.com


Mississippi John Hurt @ SqueezeMyLemon

Mississippi John Hurt - "Candy Man Blues"

It's The Birthday of Mississippi John Hurt

Happy Birthday going out to Mississippi John Hurt. One of the most gentle and kind hearted bluesmen of all time.

According to Wikipedia;

Mississippi John Hurt (July 3, 1893 or March 8, 1892 — November 2, 1966) was an influential country blues singer and guitarist. He sang in a loud whisper, to a melodious finger-picked guitar accompaniment.

Goodnight Irene


Coffee Blues - Lovin' Spoonfull


Avalon Blues: The Complete 1928 Okeh Recordings

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Mississippi John Hurt - "Spike Driver Blues"

Notes from YouTube:

Seen here with Pete Seeger & Hedy West. Not sure of date, circa 1950's-60's(post Seeger blacklist). Playing John Henry (Steeldriver Blues). Lived:(March 8, 1892,Carroll County, Mississippi - November 2, 1966, Grenada, Mississippi) the eighth child of ten.

D.C. Blues: Library of Congress Recordings, Vol. 2

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Mississippi John Hurt @Amazon.com


Mississippi John Hurt @ SqueezeMyLemon

I feel like going to Mississippi...

And on my way there I got Mr. Mississippi John Hurt on my mind ...

Mississippi John Hurt - Lonesome Valley Blues



Mississippi John Hurt - Spike Driver Blues



Mississippi John Hurt - Goodnight Irene

The story that he tells before playing is delightful.



D.C. Blues: Library of Congress Recordings, Vol. 2

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Mississippi John Hurt @Amazon.com


Mississippi John Hurt @ SqueezeMyLemon