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
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
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
@@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.
@@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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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!
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
I was going to say one of the best but i think its THE Best cover of crossroads I have ever listen to. I wish I came across this sooner. You present a haunting feel this song Ive never felt listening to any other cover. Effortless, as if the notes come threw you from the other side. Kind of creepy, I couldn't stop listening to it.
I feel exactly the same, this guy is something else, never knew anyone who could come so near to Robert Johnson, these modern singers spoil it with their electric guitars and their own renditions.
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.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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 ! ! !
To all the haters on here quit hating on this man just because he's got more talent than you do you have to hate on him say he's sold his soul to the devil that's just rude
So you sold it too, huh ?
The best cover ever
I wish I could give this a thumbs up each time I watch it- which is many.
I'll help you out lol 👍
Right there with you!
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!
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 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.
Why does listening to slide guitar always make me taste whiskey in my mouth?
Nice chatting live. Remember Europe is just across the big swamp. We'd love to see you there live!
this guy here... HE has sold his soul Im sayin!!! man... musicians like you are a rare breed... keep up the good work!!!!
Of all the versions on youtube this is the only one that tackles the actual arrangement and timing.
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!
Your the man. I just bought my first new guitar I'm 73
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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Best cover of crb ive ever heard
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.
Brother Edward, I could listen to you play all the day long.
Rising sun going down
the best cover...you got the spirit of johnson...down pat...
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
Mr.Phillips just awesome
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.
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!
Bet that old guitar is glad it’s still around.
DUDE!!!!!! from my heart to yours and your families. BEAST!
Lord have mercy! Too good.
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
That was astounding.
That was so good! I’m in tears. Blues touches some people’s souls, it touched mine. Hard.
like this rythm shifts, brings nice dynamics to a song
That guitar sounds like a full band. Top skills
That was sum mighty fine, a picking and a singing!
Best Version all time, respect to you Edward , make me happy for all days
This will go down in the books my man
Ed captures the eerie magic of the song. That antique guitar was the perfect choice.
I am so impressed with this mans guitar playing and singing. Love Robert Johnson. ❤❤❤❤
I’ve been playing guitar for more than fifty years. You my friend are the real deal...
Beautiful
very nice! technique, timing, accuracy - all there
AAHHHHHHHHH! THIS GUY'S REALLY GOT IT!!!!!!!!
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
Clarksdale, Mississippi--49/61 Crossroads!!!
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.
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
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.
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.
Excellent in all aspects. So authentic and true to the original. You are great at this!
Ladies and gentlemen, Edward " Robert Johnson" Phillips! Man, your blood must run blue 💙!! Awesome 👍 thanks man!!
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
Goosebumps Mr.Sir
You’re one of my favorite history teachers.
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!
Way to go. Keepin' the Blues alive. Delta Blues the best in my humble opinion.
Listen to this yesterday and had to come back and listen to some real blues.....and guitar maestro........
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
Respect from Brazil
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????
It's hard enough playing this legendary classic to perfection, but to sing it perfectly as well?
RJ himself would approve.
I was going to say one of the best but i think its THE Best cover of crossroads I have ever listen to. I wish I came across this sooner. You present a haunting feel this song Ive never felt listening to any other cover. Effortless, as if the notes come threw you from the other side. Kind of creepy, I couldn't stop listening to it.
I feel exactly the same, this guy is something else, never knew anyone who could come so near to Robert Johnson, these modern singers spoil it with their electric guitars and their own renditions.
To be completely facetious, it's almost as if he's also sold his soul
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What an amazingly accurate rendition of the original Johnson epic. Loved it Thank you.
I never thought anyone could cover this so well.
Damn son that's good, ole Robert would be proud as hell
THAT SOUND. What a guitar!!!
That is one sweet Parlor ! ! !
Fantastic. Incredible right hand.
Love the turnaround in this tune. Every time you think it's over it just keeps on going. Gives the song so much life.
Actually *seeing* it played makes me appreciate Johnson’s talent that much more. Thanks for the great video!
It's Been My Pleasure
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So good! This version has a bounce and groove that gets you rocking and a tapping.
Now that`s some good Blues.
This is one of the most coherent covers of this song I've ever heard. Really nailed it.
Congratulations from Rio de Janeiro.
Brazil🇧🇷🎼🎸🎸🎸👍
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
A guitar, slide, stool and a forest is all you need! Oh, and a cool hat...
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'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.
I could never hear another cover of this song after this one. Mindblowing
Robert Johnson would be very proud of this version.
The best version ever.
The live Cream version is my favorite song. This is wonderful to see how the original sounded. Great job!
Smooth like butter
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.
Great slide guitar. R.J. Would be proud of you.
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.
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!
So good! I love the Robert Johnson version, and this was sooooooo close. I love it.
Thanks For Accurately Preserving America’s Blues Legends .
Truly superb. I enjoyed this as much as Roberts original version. You have an old soul bro!
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.
He looks like Dimebag darrel and robert enters his soul to play the song.
Performed with stunning authenticity, fluidity, and feeling...
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 ! ! !
Edward I am literally giving you a standing ovation sir. Well done!! Captured the spirit of the song, as well as the talent. 👏🏻
outstanding and sweet old guitar
Eric Andre got good holy shit
dis
he looks nothing like eric andre
LOL
lol
Looks nothing like him
Great song played well - just love that slide
Outstanding rendition, the best I’ve heard!
To all the haters on here quit hating on this man just because he's got more talent than you do you have to hate on him say he's sold his soul to the devil that's just rude
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
Fantastic cover
Good job. Robert would definitely clap his hands at that!
He might, and then he would rip you off as he did to other guitarists.