Crossroad Blues - Slide Guitar - Delta Blues - Edward Phillips - Pre War Blues
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Robert Johnson is looking up at ya smiling.
ha! very good
Lol. I see why you put up
thats exactly, what i wanted to say LOL
😂
Lmao, good one! Agreed!
So you sold it too, huh ?
Sounds to me like Robert J. wasn't the only one who went to the crossroads...
That's exactly what I was thinking
Seamus322 ... ahh... shh...'n tell nobody this... but the secret is... that there is only the crossroads... so...
GOD BLESS EVERYONE BLESS EVERYTHING ALWAYS AMEN
I can't think of any other explanation...
Seamus322 There appears to be a slight suspicion that the whole story was a device of Son House for the purpose of whisky acquirement! Apparently he, Bob Johnson, wasn’t very good, disappeared for 6 months and came back brilliant. Similar tales are told about Bob Dylan and Charlie Parker. Parker claimed it was practising 15 hours a day. I think it is safe to assume something similar, with perhaps a good player to learn from, may be said about the other two. Not very sorry to be a party pooper! lol
@@lkgreenwell Dlyan inverted folk music stories into nonsense with gobledegook lyrics. Infides is a great album though. Heh heh heh.....
I wish I could give this a thumbs up each time I watch it- which is many.
I'll help you out lol 👍
Why does listening to slide guitar always make me taste whiskey in my mouth?
I honestly think stuff like this is harder to play than shredding solos. The timing and accuracy to preform a song like this as well as he does with no muted out strings or buzzing takes a lot of practice. Plus the great singing, Rocked it
There’s also that ragtime two tunes at once when the bass is playing a melody and the high strings are playing another melody
it's MUCH HARDER than shredding.
@@sixslinger9951 I agree with you, but shredding comes in so many ways. Some more difficult than others. To shred with style... that's really hard and most can't do it even with practice. This stuff takes a lot of practice, playing fast is not that hard actually.
for sure.. shredding is like.. the biceps of guitar... everyone thinks it means something... in reality? this here..
It also sounds way more soulful and badass.
The best cover ever
I finally got a new one up, sorry it took so long. Thank you all very much for the positive comments. I'll try to get plenty more done soon.
What is the tuning for this song? Please for the love of all things holy I need to know! Thank you!
It's open G but with a capo on the second fret.
@@EdwardPhillipsRoots I've played guitar for 20 years, play an ibanez jem, shred out Yngwie and Vai licks all day long, but this right here stopped me dead in my tracks! Your finger-picking style and crisp phrasing are not easy to learn. This is a breath of fresh air for me.
Rock Starre
Thanks, bro.
Its just K I L L E R.
Damn it man!!! Edward you just killed it.. whew lawd!
Of all the versions on youtube this is the only one that tackles the actual arrangement and timing.
Your the man. I just bought my first new guitar I'm 73
Robert Johnson would be very proud of this version.
You nailed all the offbeat random full-on soul that Robert johnson brought. Excellent job. You nailed the sound on that parlor guitar and your voice was right out of the '30s. I'm a guitarist playing 30 years and you impressed me. Fantastic.
Man, you are the REAL McCOY!! This 91 year old
buzzard grew up on that kind of REAL MUSIC!
👏👏👏✌✌✌😃😃😃
He hit the timing changes . No one ever gets that right.
@@mark500mo and his meter was PERFECT.
❤niiiice😊
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He looks like Dimebag darrel and robert enters his soul to play the song.
Damn bro, I've been listening to EVERY SINGLE note of that song on the 2 disc set of his shit since High school (99') and you literally hit EVERYTHING he hit on the original track, I'm honestly impressed and I'm a huge music snob. Legendary buddy, never stop
Robert Johnson on fire: “You told me only people who sell their soul could play like that!”
Satan: “Hey dont look at me buddy some people are just natural born shredders.”
Lol
Not Satan...Papa Legba ;)
He was actually pretty ass to begin with...that’s why people thought he sold his soul
Speaking of the devil, you'll find this from no less an authority than Jesus in the Gospel of John "He was a murderer from the beginning, not holding to the truth, for there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, for he is a liar and the father of lies." So if you make a deal with devil, well . . . don't be surprised if it's all a lie.
@@JRandallS in nomine satanas
As a life long guitar player (over 60 years), I enjoyed that on so many levels!
Thank you Edward for keeping this style alive.
Yeh fantastic to hear, sadly other artists have put their own slant on this song and ruined it even the great Eric Clapton, it just doesn't sound right on an electric guitar.
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@@terryashton3541I like Eric Clapton but I never liked his version
That guitar sounds like a full band. Top skills
Nice chatting live. Remember Europe is just across the big swamp. We'd love to see you there live!
I have heard this song by the great late Robert Johnson many times and often wondered if any other artist could come near to his actual style, over the years I've heard lots of other artists sing this song even the great Eric Clapton but even he never got the right mood of the song and also regards the guitar play but that's where it ends, after listening to this guy I'm absolutely amazed at the content, this guys got it spot on, this is a rare talent and should be appreciated, who knows he could be be the Robert Johnson incarnate, yeh and one more thing I'm in awe.
Rory Block...
Eric changed it completely. Love his version but his intent wasn't to straight up copy Johnson's style. This dude right here is on another level!
Absolutely superb, the best I have ever heard since Robert Johnson's original recording! WOW!
Listen to Joshua. Jacobson on TH-cam. He's good too.
Better than Johnson
Also listen to John hammond play this. Incredible.
Check this one out. Hammond has some other similar covers. They really capture the heart and essence better than anything else I've heard. th-cam.com/video/bv8w-oJ-eWE/w-d-xo.html
@@andydressler6761 I am a huge John Hammond Jr. fan but I believe this version is better.
I never thought anyone could cover this so well.
I’ve been playing guitar for more than fifty years. You my friend are the real deal...
Ed captures the eerie magic of the song. That antique guitar was the perfect choice.
Excellent in all aspects. So authentic and true to the original. You are great at this!
the best cover...you got the spirit of johnson...down pat...
Respect from Brazil
this guy here... HE has sold his soul Im sayin!!! man... musicians like you are a rare breed... keep up the good work!!!!
very nice! technique, timing, accuracy - all there
I’m from England and am only just discovering delta blues and I can’t stop listening to this , please release a lesson or at least a tab ! I’d be very greatful, top work mate
That was astounding.
like this rythm shifts, brings nice dynamics to a song
I played with Johnny Shines once, he travelled with Robert, he would love this. He told me Robert had PTSD and anxiety attacks, he said that's why all the original bluesmen rambled.
Eric Andre got good holy shit
dis
he looks nothing like eric andre
LOL
lol
Looks nothing like him
Bet that old guitar is glad it’s still around.
This will go down in the books my man
Holy shit that is the BEST Cover of Crossroads i have ever heard! What a Joy Edward just pure joy. I bet in some unmark grave, Robert himself was tapping his toes.
+1
Greg E
Nailed it, bud!
suggest you give a GOOD listen to Clapton!!!!
i talked to robert just last night, actually. he's the one who told me about this video. i won't repeat what he said, but he was pleased.. y'all should hear what he's playing these days. amazing stuff, you'd never recognize him through his current style
@@grahamjames5618 I have listened to Clapton, if you want rock and roll thats fine. I suggest you listen to the original by Robert Johnson. Edward Phillips is performing the song the way it was intended.
DUDE!!!!!! from my heart to yours and your families. BEAST!
You’re one of my favorite history teachers.
Clarksdale, Mississippi--49/61 Crossroads!!!
Damn son that's good, ole Robert would be proud as hell
This is why I refuse to say that so & so is the best. There are too many great players like Edward who need to be heard and appreciated, not compared and rated. Great job Edward, I enjoyed it and shared it with my friends.
Is it not about time one of the recording giants gave this guy a chance. I for one
would certainly buy. Keep it up Edward
Man I might have already watched this video a thousand times. N I'll watch a thousand more... Someday I may learn to play it, it's a dream
Love the turnaround in this tune. Every time you think it's over it just keeps on going. Gives the song so much life.
Robert Johnson’s spirit lives on through the love child of Eric Andre and Dimebag Darrel
This is awesome bro! You nailed it!
Lmaoo, Eric Andre 😂, I mean true tho
1:23 is just astoundingly satisfying.
Ikr
It's hard enough playing this legendary classic to perfection, but to sing it perfectly as well?
RJ himself would approve.
A guitar, slide, stool and a forest is all you need! Oh, and a cool hat...
Damn dude, plays this shit out of this guitar. Haven't heard a cover this good.
The live Cream version is my favorite song. This is wonderful to see how the original sounded. Great job!
Congratulations from Rio de Janeiro.
Brazil🇧🇷🎼🎸🎸🎸👍
Great slide guitar. R.J. Would be proud of you.
Rising sun going down
Best damn cover on TH-cam & never miss a day listening to this if not 3 or more times daily. This guy nails it better than anyone and his best video.
Goosebumps Mr.Sir
Right where you should be. The Blues being born again
That was so good! I’m in tears. Blues touches some people’s souls, it touched mine. Hard.
THAT SOUND. What a guitar!!!
Mr.Phillips just awesome
Damn..............makes a feller not want to pick his guitar up after watching this. I have seen the Master. All I hope for is that you get back ten fold the amount of joy you give people. You certainly made my Sunday morning a happy one.
Truly superb. I enjoyed this as much as Roberts original version. You have an old soul bro!
I would be scared to sing that in the woods😂 respect.
Thanks For Accurately Preserving America’s Blues Legends .
That was sum mighty fine, a picking and a singing!
You just can't get any more authentic than that without being Robert Johnson himself. This was more than a cover, it was almost a reproduction.
REALLY NICE ! ! !
Actually *seeing* it played makes me appreciate Johnson’s talent that much more. Thanks for the great video!
Ladies and gentlemen, Edward " Robert Johnson" Phillips! Man, your blood must run blue 💙!! Awesome 👍 thanks man!!
Agreed 100%. I've finally decided to learn blues guitar, at the age of 60, my true love. Those buzzing/flat strings, man! Aaaargh! But this gentleman nails it. He has got THE BLUES! Needless to say, I've subscribed. Thank you!
Best Version all time, respect to you Edward , make me happy for all days
This is one of the most coherent covers of this song I've ever heard. Really nailed it.
I could never hear another cover of this song after this one. Mindblowing
Listen to this yesterday and had to come back and listen to some real blues.....and guitar maestro........
Coolest thing I’ve seen in a long while.... Robert J was peeping out of the sound hole of that old parlor guitar... Dang. Good stuff, man!
Fantastic. Incredible right hand.
Performed with stunning authenticity, fluidity, and feeling...
Best cover of crb ive ever heard
I'll just echo what the vast majority of the comments say, a truly inspired performance that paid respect to Johnson's original arrangement while also coming off like pure spontaneity in a juke joint at night. Those small body parlor guitars we're so perfect for fingerpicked blues and slide; that boxy mid-range honk adding to the snapping strings and bent 7ths on the bottom strings...badass brother.
Thank you for your music, greetings from Brazil.
Br po
For 3 minutes, I was back in the 30's.
Excellent playing as always!!!
I took a look at this title and scoffed. Nobody can cover Robert Johnson. EVER. Then I watched it and was BLOWN AWAY!!! You are amazing, on point, doing the man justice and adding your own hoodoo!
Great playing on a gorgeous guitar.
This is brilliantly played, and I have to say I love the artwork on the fretboard.
I would love to jam with Mr. Edward Phillips! I have a 1930's National Steel Body Guitar that I've been playing since age 14. I met Son House back in the 1970's. He lived here in Rochester, NY where I'm from. I've listened to all the songs you've been posting, and you are a fabulous musician. You've really captured the essence of how this traditional blues music should be played.
Man I must've been hiding under a rock somewhere cause I've never heard of this guy! Dang, I love it. It's Great.
Absolutely love this, felt as though RJ was with us in this version, wow. Truly something special that everyone should listen to. Blues is where everything started.
Way to go. Keepin' the Blues alive. Delta Blues the best in my humble opinion.
Awesome, best version I've heard of this song. Been working on this song for years. Dude needs to put out more.
How you learned it I mean were youtube dont have tutorial????
Lord have mercy! Too good.
You got the rhythm down so well. Amazing!
Blues everyday baby
Let me hear that Blues so my soul will be joyful.
Man, after hearing these notes so clear, you can only wonder how the hell did Robert Johnson come up with this composition. He was a genius.
he did the dirty deed
This song made me want to play guitar when I was a kid,55 now finally started 3or 4years ago,thanks for reminding again...Really felt that!!!
I picked 1 up at 28 ,33 now ,don't know nothing but I can play with hours daily ,open g ,bong a ding dang dong, bidingidangidon, ping
Bro u nailed it great stuff great vocals ur actually listenable
Crackin' version mate, great playing and an even greater voice, thank you for posting!
Always a pleasure to watch and listen you work Mr. Phillips
Fantastic! Keep blues like this alive.
So good! This version has a bounce and groove that gets you rocking and a tapping.
Haven’t been able to stop listening to this. Amazing cover man!
I absolutely loved that, well done brother so raw and crisp. Thank you for sharing with us and keeping the music alive
This is friggin outstanding. So good. And just a touch of your own swing.