R. L. Burnside - Live 1984

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  • @Givicencio
    @Givicencio 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1356

    01. 00:00 Poor Black Mattie
    02. 02:53 Rolling & Tumbling
    03. 05:27 Peach Tree Blues
    04. 09:29 Skinny Woman
    05. 12:12 Going Down South
    06. 15:07 I Believe My Time Ain't Long
    07. 19:07 Bad Luck And Trouble
    08. 23:19 Jumper On The Line
    09. 27:17 Ramblin' On My Mind
    10. 30:03 Gone So Long
    11. 33:03 Long Distance Call
    12. 37:26 44 Blues
    13. 41:07 See What My Buddy Done
    14. 46:57 Poor Boy

    •  9 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      Thanks!

    • @DominicAJames
      @DominicAJames 7 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      That helps !! cheers !

    • @larriettausa
      @larriettausa 7 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      That southern mature deep voice is bad you know😍💋❤️

    • @roctb333
      @roctb333 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Yeah, makes you want to see what's attached to him, think I'd like him.

    • @firdausHITMAN
      @firdausHITMAN 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Thanks a million

  • @timhankins7707
    @timhankins7707 ปีที่แล้ว +88

    I was lucky enough to have seen R.L. live back in 1997 in a bar in Oxford Ms. He had a four piece electric band and brought the house down. The word on the street was when Mr Burnside was in town it was not to be missed and that was the truth!

    • @hermessanhao
      @hermessanhao 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      You and I might have seen the same set list. How much "well, well, well...." did you get?

    • @tonyg6103
      @tonyg6103 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Saw him in New Orleans on Halloween night at the House of Blues in ‘97. They boogied that place HARD.

  • @samcarroll8326
    @samcarroll8326 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1050

    One of the most underrated blues musicians ever. A true legend

    • @allanbriggs9007
      @allanbriggs9007 5 ปีที่แล้ว +50

      Had the pleasure of seeing RL in Australia in the early 90's - after the Dave Stewart doco. "Deep Blues" was released. He was with a couple of other artists. At the end - the audience (1/2 full venue) asked him back for an encore. He asked what we wanted him to play. The audience answer - to a person was "Play anything - we just want to listen."
      Signed autographs - came across as a very humble man. He got a terrific ovation from an appreciative audience.

    • @tawnzz
      @tawnzz 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Honest Blues

    • @b.i.g.brothersinguitars249
      @b.i.g.brothersinguitars249 4 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      underrated by who?

    • @samcarroll8326
      @samcarroll8326 4 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      Lukas Lysiak in the sense he isn’t as well known as the likes of Lighting Hopkins, BB King etc

    • @j.m.harrincourt2208
      @j.m.harrincourt2208 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@b.i.g.brothersinguitars249 He is a great technique guitarist, but "just" a follower. The really big ones were able to present something unique and innovative that made them stand out. It lacks the spark. I feel that way, but I may be wrong.

  • @sixslinger9951
    @sixslinger9951 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    give me this over any shredding any day of the week. This man is a national treasure.

  • @modernmistyk4341
    @modernmistyk4341 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    This is the blues right here

  • @jeffc445
    @jeffc445 3 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    I saw R L Burnside in there early 90s , brought him a beer while he was playing and gave it to him , he smiled with a grin had a sip .. and than played on... Great night a true Blues man.. 10/10.

    • @FullRaidersAlchemist
      @FullRaidersAlchemist 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      Gave RL a pack of menthols when he asked me for a cigarette on Madison Ave. at Huey's midtown the week after he played The Late Show on national TV. Rest in Power. The R L stands for Real Legend in my book.

    • @jeffc445
      @jeffc445 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      @@FullRaidersAlchemist 😁👍

    • @sartainja
      @sartainja 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@FullRaidersAlchemist Ever thrown a toothpick in the ceiling? Cool story.

  • @BillyHill360
    @BillyHill360 4 ปีที่แล้ว +271

    That vocal inflection he uses at the end of a phrase, the shuffle, the phrasing. It’s all pure gold. RL Burnside should have a national holiday in his name.

    • @Baker68
      @Baker68 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Would certainly beat pride month

    • @jayphillips4167
      @jayphillips4167 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@Baker68 It's not a competiton, you can have your R.L. Burnside month just as Pride can have theirs.

    • @rolandfaucon1560
      @rolandfaucon1560 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      well done mr.

    • @shroompicn-shrooman
      @shroompicn-shrooman ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I'd love to know if he us playing in open E tuning

    • @captainamerica9353
      @captainamerica9353 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@jayphillips4167 , let's make it competitive. I vote for R.L. Burnside, over the fruits.

  • @mic982
    @mic982 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1067

    Another one of TH-cam's little treasures, this.

  • @jeffmurphy101
    @jeffmurphy101 5 ปีที่แล้ว +245

    That rhythm on the first song is incredible. People complain about TH-cam but it has definitely enriched my life ❤️🎸🎸

    • @_Planeview_
      @_Planeview_ ปีที่แล้ว +25

      People that complain watch the wrong shit

    • @mooseknuckle8334
      @mooseknuckle8334 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Ya gotta sift through the shit to find gold.

    • @danielvalleduarte
      @danielvalleduarte ปีที่แล้ว +17

      TH-cam is only garbage if you watch garbage....I've learned a ton and found music, film & conversation that would be very hard to come across outside of this platform.🎉

    • @mhagnew
      @mhagnew ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@danielvalleduarte Indeed! It's algorithm-driven, so people who watch and comment on videos they don't like keep getting served that sort of thing. My feed is great, and there's several lifetimes of interesting stuff.

    • @rkoorse
      @rkoorse ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I think you tube is one of the most amazing things for me. It'll find me what I'm looking for, present me with this that or the other thing, some of which is so good it blows my mind. This video? I didn't look for it or ask for it. It just slid on up there. I'm about to post it on FB to turn others onto this guy. Is he playing open tunings?

  • @kareemawheat5781
    @kareemawheat5781 3 ปีที่แล้ว +120

    The most underrated smile, you could tell he loves what he's doing!

    • @billdaniels9539
      @billdaniels9539 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah, that grin and his mellow musicianship and soft and easy voice has it all.

    • @Thumperoo
      @Thumperoo ปีที่แล้ว +3

      best buckteeth this side of Bluesville, yup

    • @brendondaniela.k.aloadedmi7384
      @brendondaniela.k.aloadedmi7384 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I wanna smile every time he does lol

  • @TPaine1776
    @TPaine1776 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    This man was an American treasure and his music still is.

  • @captofthestrad
    @captofthestrad 6 ปีที่แล้ว +644

    No fluff, no fancy electronics, just rhythm and soul.

    • @adriannasanchez468
      @adriannasanchez468 6 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      captofthestrad no electronics?..... Look closer.......

    • @richo220665
      @richo220665 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Damn Right !!

    • @MrBoobyray
      @MrBoobyray 5 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      @@adriannasanchez468 He said no 'fancy' electronics. Most acoustic guitars now have an add-on - or built-in - pickup, especially when they are singing on a mike.

    • @alguemmemataporfavor
      @alguemmemataporfavor 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      No billions guitar pedals plugged

    • @irishseano
      @irishseano 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      captofthestrad have mercy

  • @douglasharrison1360
    @douglasharrison1360 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Great music, pure blues. Love it.

  • @cherryisripe3165
    @cherryisripe3165 2 ปีที่แล้ว +117

    Pure music in its purest form. Gorgeous rythm and a voice that cries out dispair. A simple guitar and a big talent make the difference.

    • @LoneWolf-McWeed
      @LoneWolf-McWeed 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      The more I immerse myself in the blues and study music, the more I realize that this guy was the real deal. I mean R. L. Burnside... how badass is the name alone?? 🤘🏻🤘🏻

    • @valerycharles6007
      @valerycharles6007 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      and a loooooot of work..

    • @Thumperoo
      @Thumperoo ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I like dispair: like a mix of despair and disrepair ? I'll take it !

    • @bustermot
      @bustermot 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Somehow sounds like a review from the 50’s.

  • @alexdavis6711
    @alexdavis6711 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I popping out in 84!!
    This is the real deal music!

  • @ghssauto
    @ghssauto 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Mr. Burnside was, and still is, an American national treasure that has been long overlooked.

  • @WokeEarth
    @WokeEarth 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    We need more music like this , Just a man and his guitar.

    • @keownfinefolders
      @keownfinefolders 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Go see his grandson Cedric

  • @marianilie8708
    @marianilie8708 2 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    He was born like this. Blessed. I'm glad and honored crossing on the same bridge between centuries as this fellow. Great musician.

    • @ReprobateMind
      @ReprobateMind ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It's nice but I also hate this sort of sentiment you neglect the hours days weeks months years decades of experience it takes to get this good. Talent doesn't exist this is man that worked so hard and honed his craft for so long.

    • @trevorkendrick7028
      @trevorkendrick7028 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@ReprobateMind I mean, I have practiced hours upon hours to get decent at guitar. But I can't sing... can't carry a tune in a bucket. No matter how much I practice singing I'll never be as good as Mr. Burnside.

  • @finarollerz
    @finarollerz 6 ปีที่แล้ว +86

    Laid back, total groove, no gun slinger attitude. How beautiful he was.

    • @FrancoJ-c7p
      @FrancoJ-c7p 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      piro mittig yeah. A Real person.

    • @Captain_Neckbeard
      @Captain_Neckbeard 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      He killed a dude with a gun, though.

    • @baldrbraa
      @baldrbraa 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@Captain_Neckbeard That’s collateral.

    • @rickmerritt128
      @rickmerritt128 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Like bo diddley you mean?

  • @RetireesHelpingRetirees
    @RetireesHelpingRetirees 3 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    Man is a resourceful being.. A guitar... a set of lungs and a pair of vocal cords.. producing an entire orchestra of sound.. You'd think there were drums..and fiddles but no.. it's all one man two hands and his voice.. Amazing... Talent to the bone.. Thanks for posting... The Beat of Life !

    • @written12
      @written12 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Well put thoughts about what this music reveals about what it is un the best sense a human being

    • @michaeldavis9411
      @michaeldavis9411 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Such a true and great statement.....

  • @andyearthling1145
    @andyearthling1145 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Absolute amazing. I hear today for the first time of this Talent. Omg
    I love his Songs. I love the Blues. I don’t listen the Blues only, i feel the Blues. I‘m the Blues :)

  • @Monte_Verita
    @Monte_Verita 8 ปีที่แล้ว +292

    Such an infectious smile! The dude was a genius

    • @jayarava
      @jayarava 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Look at his pupils and you might get an idea why he was smiling!

    • @stephenloflin9984
      @stephenloflin9984 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Pupils coke for sure. Saucers.

    • @andrewwabik5125
      @andrewwabik5125 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @Owen Harris Just because it's easy to play doesn't make him any less of a musical genius. It's not all about how hard something is.

    • @David-cm4ok
      @David-cm4ok 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@andrewwabik5125 yeah. You could have steve vai play this and you would be bored out your fucking skull.

    • @nathanerickson3357
      @nathanerickson3357 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@jayarava Drugs or no, there is a pure joy in his smile, and a lot of that is the music. Can't argue that there is other stuff, but RL loved what he was doing.

  • @darryld9719
    @darryld9719 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Deep, deep, deep and more deep ass, Mississippi blues! One of the last of the true legends!.....awesome post!

  • @AdamMalster
    @AdamMalster 8 ปีที่แล้ว +195

    The more you watch the better he gets.

    • @toyawilliams989
      @toyawilliams989 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      like a good whisly

    • @JLKDOOM
      @JLKDOOM 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      When the booze kicks in Haha

    • @AdamMalster
      @AdamMalster 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I'm back again. Seven years later. And yes, it's even better this time around.

  • @CoffinOnFourWheels
    @CoffinOnFourWheels 2 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    I love this man so much. Just laughing, singing and playing. Having good time. That smile is so infectios. Thank you, Mr R.L. Burnside. Showing that it's alright to play the guitar with your fingers. R.i.P. Mr R.L. Burnside.

  • @FF-oo8nz
    @FF-oo8nz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Just a man, a guitar and his blues. The result is pure musical magic

  • @TharpaD
    @TharpaD 5 ปีที่แล้ว +95

    Need no heater fireplace by my bed woman I got keep me cherry red - best delivered 2 lines ever

  • @BirchWeber
    @BirchWeber 5 ปีที่แล้ว +224

    That goofy smile made me smile every time. This guy is golden. So genuine!

    • @bluestogreen1693
      @bluestogreen1693 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I thought I was the only one. Man you should play with a name like birch Weber! That’s damn blues name!

    • @BirchWeber
      @BirchWeber 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@bluestogreen1693 Lol, thanks bro.

    • @TheMAJArmor
      @TheMAJArmor 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      There's nothing goofy about this man's smile. He's lived hard and claimed a life: “I didn't mean to kill nobody, I just meant to shoot the sonofabitch in the head. Him dying was between him and the Lord.” My point is that he's not shucking and jiving for our pleasure.

    • @BirchWeber
      @BirchWeber 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      @@TheMAJArmor I said he's genuine, not "jiving for our pleasure". Didn't say there wasn't a lot of pain behind the smile because, as you point out, the lyrics clearly show such. But he does have a smile with great character, and it does make me smile. Just a passing comment with a positive take, not ignorant to the reality the pain in the world.

    • @painelset3014
      @painelset3014 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TheMAJArmor Don't be a stupid, boy. BirchWeber didn't say that to offend our great R.L. But you really don't know how to interpret a thinking, bud

  • @ethosyourbro
    @ethosyourbro 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    This man's smile brightens up my whole room!

  • @brianmoore1534
    @brianmoore1534 2 ปีที่แล้ว +71

    The beauty of r.l. Burnside was his genuine indifference to fame and money, he had little to no interest in it. He was a bluesman in its purest form. His rhythm style sets the bar for all who try to imitate him. He was a true master of his craft, well seaso ned, this man truly lived the blues and it was obvious in his music. I'm still mesmerized by his playing . I often imitate his finger style rhythms. It just don't get any more blues than r.l. burnside.

    • @jimberlygridder183
      @jimberlygridder183 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Burnside is good...but Lightnin Hopkins is king of country blues

    • @karstenhammerhansen
      @karstenhammerhansen ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@jimberlygridder183 It's two different styles no?

    • @marcosgomes7681
      @marcosgomes7681 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      ​@@karstenhammerhansenyes completely different,.

    • @wirinheaven
      @wirinheaven 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@jimberlygridder183The Court of Country Blues is filled with a thousand and more kings and queens, all blessed with their individual genius and stories to share.

  • @randallburgess46
    @randallburgess46 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I’ve only known about this unbelievably talented blues legend for about 10 years or so, he is one of the absolute best blues musicians of my lifetime. R.I. P. R.L., God bless you and your family for your great work in the music 🎶 I love the most and used to play years ago.

  • @cleanhabitats108
    @cleanhabitats108 6 ปีที่แล้ว +84

    He had such a perfect rythm combined with perfect pace and a great story. Never in no hurry.

    • @steveseefeld3653
      @steveseefeld3653 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Cedric and lightning malcolm pay to Rl

    • @rickmerritt128
      @rickmerritt128 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@steveseefeld3653hound dog Taylor, Elmore James.

  • @sterlingmoore6032
    @sterlingmoore6032 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Very nice folk blues. There's a lot of history in the spirit of that music.

  • @robertculliford5698
    @robertculliford5698 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    RL's blues lesson to the world

  • @Strato6049
    @Strato6049 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    No one can beat how good Sir R.L. Burnside is. He left us many treasures and I am grateful for that.

  • @biggaboydraws5483
    @biggaboydraws5483 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    R.L. is one of the underated kings of the blues, all the blues lovers need to put some respect on Burnsides name !

  • @Jingles466
    @Jingles466 10 ปีที่แล้ว +326

    R.L. Burnside is my favorite blues musician

    • @epworthslim
      @epworthslim 10 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      me too

    • @aaronmccoy5524
      @aaronmccoy5524 10 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      my 3rd favorite

    • @MrOhjok
      @MrOhjok 10 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Jingles466 count me in Jingles. R. L.'s my favorite too. Real Deal Burnside. This is a wealth of cultural treasure. He's a cool breeze, come and gone. Like no other - and never will there be.

    • @walsjell
      @walsjell 9 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Jingles466 i woould say blues magician:)

    • @gtbwi
      @gtbwi 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Jingles466 me too...

  • @quovadis1952
    @quovadis1952 8 ปีที่แล้ว +123

    Amazing... bass, rhytham , and lead...all on 1 guitar.

    • @johneichman1627
      @johneichman1627 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      quovadis1952 Mississippi John Hurt

    • @robertsmithers9059
      @robertsmithers9059 8 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      When I played Mississippi Fred McDowell for an older co-worker, he thought it was 2 or 3 guys on guitar. These riffs are very basic and simple; anyone can learn them. The real trick is in the right-hand technique, which is not easy to master and get it to sound right without tangling up the rhythm and lead. Look up a Son House video - his right hand is flailing away and you can't imagine how he possibly hitting the strings.

    • @FBlackRules
      @FBlackRules 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yea, The Sonster, MS John Hurt, Skip James all world.

    • @FBlackRules
      @FBlackRules 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      John the Revelator, Death Letter Blues oh and some Blind Lemon.

    • @onethreesix
      @onethreesix 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Robert Smith death letter

  • @channelzero5169
    @channelzero5169 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Effortless. Pure gnosis. Just human love, joy, pain ... life experience being broadcast directly into your soul. That smile ! It's like everything going to be ok .. Thanks R.L.

  • @Tammy-jl2io
    @Tammy-jl2io 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    I don't always listen to albums on TH-cam, when I do? The neighbors listen too! This is a GREAT recording. Unable to listen on low volume.

  • @albertscheichstein4242
    @albertscheichstein4242 5 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    finally i have found the music i was looking for so long from all the wrong places. Timeless music, that resonates the soul so hard that im starting to tremble from joy!

  • @nineether8231
    @nineether8231 6 ปีที่แล้ว +92

    Thank you R.L. for showing what blues is

  • @dandicus3037
    @dandicus3037 4 ปีที่แล้ว +71

    If my day was crap I can listen to RL Burnside and come out smiling in appreciation of his great talent every time! thanks again for lifting my spirits RL and May God Rest Your Soul

    • @steveseefeld3653
      @steveseefeld3653 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      God bless the blue's.

    • @juliaowen797
      @juliaowen797 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I hope you’re having a beautiful day 💕

  • @JACK83.
    @JACK83. 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Your smile burns inside our heart every time you touch the guitar with your simplicity and make it become magic. Thank you great man, Thank you that you still exist in our hearts. Rest in peace, may the earth be light to you. THANK YOU.

  • @marjovankuik4317
    @marjovankuik4317 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Such amazingly good blues played with heart and soul.. R.L. has always been one of my great favourites.. I'll never forget his lovely but strong blues 💖👏👏👏

  • @mondocain
    @mondocain 9 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    One of my favorite bluesmen! what a treasure!

  • @JamesBarrett23
    @JamesBarrett23 9 ปีที่แล้ว +101

    Years of house parties, playing in juke joints and friends houses. He mastered the craft and developed the driving perfect rhythms over droning strings. Genius.

    • @bigorange113
      @bigorange113 9 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      mississippi blues in it's purest form.i still say he should have been more famous.

    • @JamesBarrett23
      @JamesBarrett23 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      bigorange113 yep.

    • @Noblesavage77
      @Noblesavage77 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Well alright

    • @yvanguillerault9298
      @yvanguillerault9298 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      " Well Well Well ! " , merci monsieur Burnside .

    • @rickmerritt128
      @rickmerritt128 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@bigorange113great blues singer.

  • @EPstroker
    @EPstroker 5 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    Rock on RL. You can stand with all the other greats in blues heaven. A sound all his own, he sounds like no one else.

  •  ปีที่แล้ว +2

    A National Treasure that never got the accolades and monetary rewards he deserved. His guitar playing was amazing. Much respect and love to the memory of R. L. Burnside, a Blues legend.

    • @rickmerritt128
      @rickmerritt128 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It is more his blues singing.

  • @michaelalexandercruzvalenc9814
    @michaelalexandercruzvalenc9814 3 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    Man, I have seen this live session in the last 3 weeks, at least twice for day. This video deserves to be seen for the future humanity.

  • @jamesonwuachi9688
    @jamesonwuachi9688 9 ปีที่แล้ว +73

    I love this music. RL Burnside was bringing it every time.

  • @buckodonnghaile4309
    @buckodonnghaile4309 5 ปีที่แล้ว +72

    Fell down a good TH-cam rabbit hole tonight. Yes indeed.

  • @vincentbuccieri9305
    @vincentbuccieri9305 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great Song ,
    Great Groove,
    Great Performance!

  • @johnlohr8698
    @johnlohr8698 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I love this man. By far my favorite blues musician. Takes me me to places I’ve never been. R.L. You are treasured brother . RIP

  • @Danster547
    @Danster547 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Corrects if I’m wrong. He’s a real one.
    Edit: I’ve listened to this 1 to two times a day for the past week or two. Absolutely love it.

  • @robertpeck6916
    @robertpeck6916 6 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    What a treasure this man is!

  • @luneyahortairo4951
    @luneyahortairo4951 7 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I've recently discovered this kind of music and immediately fallen in love with old blues rhytms... I am from much younger generation than probably most of today's blues listeners. But I never could understand the pop music... When I listen to blues, folk, jazz, music from 60's and earlier, I feel that it moves something deep in my soul... I just can't find it in today's music...

  • @ricoflores8993
    @ricoflores8993 6 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    I just heard this amazing man's music for the first time. Can't stop playing his music.

    • @jenslund6152
      @jenslund6152 ปีที่แล้ว

      Medicine!

    • @lepanhman
      @lepanhman ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same & here I am & here I am going to stay !🔧😎

  • @helenet.8217
    @helenet.8217 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    R. L. Burnside is King of the Delta Blues for me. Smokin'. Can listen all day.

    • @rickmerritt128
      @rickmerritt128 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      He is covering most of he material.

  • @arielvela4438
    @arielvela4438 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    amazing. a men , a smile, he play the guitar with his soul. so simple.

  • @misuchimiss1161
    @misuchimiss1161 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Consider myself very lucky to have seen this man live in Btown Indiana before he died. He sat down the entire show. Got his autograph too! 💜

  • @pabdiary
    @pabdiary 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Boy, when I'm trying to wind down at night this is the best thing to listen to with a glass of whiskey 🥃

  • @louiedebono6122
    @louiedebono6122 8 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    I'm so blessed to have friends from this amazing family of Holly Springs blues masters.... Trenton Ayers!!!! That's my brotha!! And on drums... Cedric Burnside. Descendant's of Hill Country represent!

  • @racingguitars
    @racingguitars 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The world needs to listen to this wonderful music !

  • @11hoffa
    @11hoffa ปีที่แล้ว +2

    On my way I met this one man band with one instrument, song and soul. Enjoy, I may not pass this way again!

  • @Sabbatius527
    @Sabbatius527 10 ปีที่แล้ว +70

    I could listen to RL all day long!!!

  • @lucguenette7534
    @lucguenette7534 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    this talented man did not need a band, i would trust that smile all day long.

  • @diane9247
    @diane9247 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    The beauty is in the simplicity. Stunning music.

  • @SonusGenerator
    @SonusGenerator 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Eigentlich das einzige Video das man braucht um sich alles abzugucken :D

  • @keithpurtell1213
    @keithpurtell1213 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    R.L. Burnside, along with Robert Pete Williams and Mississippi Fred McDowell, deserve way more respect than they got. So fortunate to have these recordings.

  • @RevMikeBlack
    @RevMikeBlack ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I've listened to Burnside for years, but this is the first time I've watched him play. Most impressive!

  • @dburck82
    @dburck82 10 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    Absolute treasure. Never seen this before.

  • @skater7d177
    @skater7d177 5 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    His style of slide is so amazing...and those subtle hammer ons. Great guitar playing and great voice.

  • @GaryParris-sd8gg
    @GaryParris-sd8gg 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    We Love this guy to death at least i do from Gary Parris from North St Louis , he taught me how to play Guitar, that is for sure, unbelievable, Lord Have Mercy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @Lambspascuant
    @Lambspascuant ปีที่แล้ว +2

    First I've ever heard this man, thank you based algorithm. He is excellent, gave me music shivers.

  • @vprice509
    @vprice509 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    If I was the lighter-skinned brother in this video, I would have the blues as well. I graduated from high school in 1986, so I know about wearing Miami Vice-inspired loafers and snug, highwater jeans, too. As horrible as that sounds, it's not what I refer to, even if you did throw up in your mouth just a little. Of course I'm talking about the Ovation guitar. A left-handed one, at that. He is a better man than I am. I'm not strong enough, not secure enough to wield such an axe. Kudos, Kimosabe. Kudos. You shall overcome.

  • @gtsipejr
    @gtsipejr 7 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    Love his music. Immense talent in such a humble man.

  • @zvezdanobradovic3142
    @zvezdanobradovic3142 6 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    THIS MAN IS GENIUS

  • @mikec.9130
    @mikec.9130 7 ปีที่แล้ว +89

    Maybe the greatest TH-cam video Ive ever seen.....

  • @authenticalaskan76
    @authenticalaskan76 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Magnificent. This is poor dirt blues; humble and simple. Thanks for posting.

  • @whackamole
    @whackamole 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    First 2 seconds alone are pure gold. What a diamond dude.

  • @jackdejohnette2810
    @jackdejohnette2810 10 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    This is exactly what I needed to hear right now

    • @daryltate2541
      @daryltate2541 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Mee tooo.....he's a humble artifact..a cornerstone

  • @williamdon3442
    @williamdon3442 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    What a groove. These blues men really got it down packed. Drums bass coming out of one guitar sounds great

    • @ysf-psfx
      @ysf-psfx ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The guitar really is incredible. I think the piano is maybe the only instrument that's as versatile.

  • @mindfever6285
    @mindfever6285 8 ปีที่แล้ว +175

    Oh man a million billion thanks for uploading this

  • @robertlee4172
    @robertlee4172 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I just discovered him today! Man, TH-cam got the good stuff. So many artists I haven't heard before. I ain't even begun.

  • @Notamember8556
    @Notamember8556 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Having got my blues second hand I never really had them till I seen John Lee in the seventies.
    R L brings the memories back.

  • @DMBfan36
    @DMBfan36 4 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    It's good to live in a world where Burnside had a chance to express his art. I appreciate this...

    • @JasonT-xp3kh
      @JasonT-xp3kh 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Give me a friggin break. You people are intolerable.

    • @DMBfan36
      @DMBfan36 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@JasonT-xp3kh Well Double J, that’s just like your opinion, man.

  • @vibebert1980
    @vibebert1980 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    that's a voice ! That's a Man, a Mensch ! That's a Soul!

    • @oxycocus
      @oxycocus ปีที่แล้ว

      Mensch?

  • @JeanLeite-d1e
    @JeanLeite-d1e 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    He is absolutely in my top 10 Blues Artists ever! And deservedly so!

  • @TheBluesmanBlue
    @TheBluesmanBlue 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can't wait for the date of the release of the Dwayne Burnside solo project do worry Dolceola recordings you can count on me I will purchase it just like I purchased David Kimbrough as well as just behind the creek various artist album keep the artist coming and I'll just keep buying 🇺🇸

  • @luisneitzke106
    @luisneitzke106 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    His smile is still infectious. Blessed be R. L. Burnside.

  • @chuckeddy2588
    @chuckeddy2588 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Had the PLEASURE of seeing R.L. at a small club in Ottawa 1995. Simply Amazing

    • @allanbriggs807
      @allanbriggs807 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Saw him in Australia - mid 90's he was great - and chatted to those of us who stayed around after the show. Even got an autograph for my son.

  • @dynjarren8355
    @dynjarren8355 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Amazing sounds coming from one voice and an acoustic guitar! And it’s hypnotic to boot! This guy was great! 🎸😎👏🏻

  • @EyeShotFirst
    @EyeShotFirst ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've always been floored by all those thumb/index finger blues players. A guitar instructor's nightmare, but man if they didn't get a great sound. That's why I would always tell my students that their identity was in their picking hand and to learn as many different ways to pick as they could.

  • @fabriceployart5124
    @fabriceployart5124 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I try to listen to blues but don't always get it... But with RL Burnside, YES !!! I love it !

  • @vancarter3736
    @vancarter3736 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Hill country blues
    The Legend Mr. Burnside
    Doing it Burnside style !

  • @magiclampboogiesdown9717
    @magiclampboogiesdown9717 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Man this shines like gold. ❤

  • @jacksonupham2021
    @jacksonupham2021 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Really love RL's rhythm. So much bounce and technique. And that soulful voice. My favorite is him playing See My Jumper out in a field. Another favorite of his is Someday Baby. Thank you for your music and heart brother in blues✌️

  • @mountain_girl
    @mountain_girl 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    jeeezus....I never knew this video/dvd/footage existed until today/this moment. I wasn't planning on watching an hour of anything first thing in the morning on my only day off but can't....pause ...it.

  • @rufusray
    @rufusray 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I think the argument could be made that all popular American music can trace its roots back to this, the purest of art forms, the blues.