My grandma was born in 1921 and grew up in Slater, Missouri. I grew up in New York, but got to spend a lot of time with my grandma and her older sister who was born in 1901, also a Missouri native. Many of my friends would comment on how they loved her "Southern" accent, although she called it "Mid-Western." Listening to Annye Anderson speak reminds me of my childhood summers listening to my grandma and great-aunt talk and tell me stories from decades long ago! Something about the accent is so soothing! 😄😄
This is amazing. She challenges a good bit of what has been written about R.J. I have the book, can't wait to start it. All the more excited after watching that incredibly informative discussion.
Robert Johnson was and still is in my mind he is the greatest ever Bluesman.. All blues ,rock, any other music came from Mr Robert. Mr Robert created a original sound that is still loved today. He had competition Son House, Skip James, Elmore James,Willie Dixon, Johnny Shines, Muddy Waters, Howling Wolf and so many more. At the time I honestly felt blessed the opportunity to know of Mr. Robert music and exploring his music Some ask how good of a musician was Robert? Johnny Shines another great bluesman who traveled Via rail car and they performed together and Johnny explained as good as Robert was he never saw Robert ever practice. He said ,Robert didn't have to practice and Robert could play anything. Hazelhurst was blessed with Robert. This is my note. As great as Robert is..I never ever heard Racial public atmosphere that always shows its ugly face but not when regarding Mr Robert. He was a great spirit. I believe like Mr Shines Robert did not sell his soul. When asked Johnny replied to gentleman. What can you do about selling your soul? Let me see your soul, Hand me your soul. See you can't. You have no control over your soul. . remark from Johnny Shines before he died. I do believe people felt Roberts time was limited. One said during Dallas recordings that he seemed very anxious and seemed as if at Time was running out. I believe at times Robert did have a Hell Hound on his trail.! God Bless All
Thanks Dr. Augusta Palmer, St. Francis College, Preston Lauterbach and specially Mrs. Annye C. Anderson for this heartwarming talk. Thanks for bringing the family side of the story out and revealing a side that "scholars" didn't care to elaborate on. (Juan Urbano López)
She absolutely right the Mexicans had the best hot Tomales 🔥 we still eat them that way i remember being a kid waiting on the tamale man! My grandfather used to listen to Robert Johnson and i would be riding in the car with him he was born around the same time. It is such a shame that the history has been suppressed. Mrs. Annye not all of us black folks are ignorant of the history and we know he was cursing God or anything we know exactly what those songs represents. Thank you Mrs. Annye.❤
O much more questions could have been asked. How did he talk, his personality and so on... Anyway, parts of this interview was interesting. Thanks for posting it...
She doesn't have to lie she has history and the photos that was stolen from her was disgusting the person who stole the photos had the nerve to copyright them just more stealing from black descendants of artists.
Sad how everything waw stolen from her family i never believed that was his son he was too focused and driven and would've told his family about a son.
Oh please you have no idea what his songs meant! His songs wasn't about mystery it's part of African American history and spiritual practices you people that's outside will never understand nothing.
@@andremiller4863they don't know about our history I'm sure this is mostly white folks who believe in some mythical bs not knowing the meaning behind anything we do or have done. Lol
I had never heard that Roebuck was African American. Of course that has made me look into it a little bit. No I am not claiming to be a Alvah Roebuck expert at all, still on the face of it with a small bit of research that would seem to be a highly dubious claim. My point is that anyone can be pushing an agenda. Still this was a fascinating insight to RJ.
It's because Sears fought against white supremacist who were mad that when roebuck found out how bad black folks were suffering being oppressed, couldn't buy the same foods, nor clothes etc as whites and had to wait in line for whites shop then get the last of what's left, Roebuck wouldn't accept that he started allowing black people to buy straight through the post office and many other ways, white supremacist were pissed off so a way to try and boycott Sears they exposed Roebuck and his partner as being black, but Roebuck and his partner published photos of their face and that stopped the white supremacist, but Sears still ended up losing favor after Jim Crow thanks to white supremacy. People don't understand how terrible shit were most black people were stuck as slaves still in Jim crow because the only way they were able to shop were if the store owner was the crop owner and they had no credit til the crops were picked, black people were blocked from building real credit and getting a bank account for decades after slavery when some finally were able to get those things it was only through a husband who was able to vote. Lots of things were messed up in America and people wonder why reparations is still being pushed the wealth gap is tremendous not by choice but by force through lots of racist laws and loopholes.
Just wondering if he is her brother did they ever sit at the kitchen table at dinner or breakfast did they quality as brother and sister how about the holidays birthdays when they were young there's a missing link as usual where did he sleep outside with dogs?
This is wonderful stuff here on "Robert LeRoy Johnson" - I like his middle name. All his Mississippi Delta Blues songs are very awesome to listen to. I do believe he was murdered by a jealous husband, or jealous people. She has a great source of information on brother "Robert LeRoy Johnson." Mississippi & Georgia Black Folks are awesome friendily. Who was your Daddy's name ???? Robert Johnson sounded like a very smart Man in his lifetime big time.......white washed history????
Man was this woman at the crossroads to she seemed to be alot of places where Robert was and she wasn't allowed its always she wasn't allowed I think she's a a great storyteller if she doesn't have any family credential of any with names airlums pictures household items something but she has nothing it's one big mystery and a big story.
She actually was the one who had the photo on her cover that nobody knew existed…you’re too caught up in doubting to even be taken seriously on this subject….she was a CHILD when Robert was living there in Memphis…she wouldn’t be allowed in certain places….if you took time to read the book you’d get answers to many of your silly questions….
It's no mystery he just died very young and back then a lot of musicians just played they weren't asked about their family history and backgrounds, people just built up this bs mysterious background based on myth thinking he sold his soul not knowing anything about the songs and the meanings.
One thing to ask does she have a birth certificate and if so why as a sister she never saved his I mean there is nothing salvageable like clothes his personal such as I'd card toothbrush anything that would be put in the blues archives..its all word of mouth witch is hard to make a case..and the only person to keep you down is you no matter what color you are it's your life not mine so stop bitching hundreds of yrs of pity all nationalitys around the world had hard times but in time they got on with there lives after hundreds of yrs around the world to this day so I dont feel sorry..sorry for a nationality that just cant let it go instead of prosper and go about your business like all cultures in the USA
Go away racist troll you wish you could be black don't you lol never will it happen! No matter how hard yall try and copy us nor how hard you try and erase us it'll never happen! 💯
My grandma was born in 1921 and grew up in Slater, Missouri. I grew up in New York, but got to spend a lot of time with my grandma and her older sister who was born in 1901, also a Missouri native. Many of my friends would comment on how they loved her "Southern" accent, although she called it "Mid-Western." Listening to Annye Anderson speak reminds me of my childhood summers listening to my grandma and great-aunt talk and tell me stories from decades long ago! Something about the accent is so soothing! 😄😄
This is the most honest description you will get of Robert Johnson. But still everyone rather hear the same tired story of how he sold his soul.
This is amazing. She challenges a good bit of what has been written about R.J. I have the book, can't wait to start it. All the more excited after watching that incredibly informative discussion.
Robert Johnson was and still is in my mind he is the greatest ever Bluesman.. All blues ,rock, any other music came from Mr Robert. Mr Robert created a original sound that is still loved today. He had competition Son House, Skip James, Elmore James,Willie Dixon, Johnny Shines, Muddy Waters, Howling Wolf and so many more. At the time I honestly felt blessed the opportunity to know of Mr. Robert music and exploring his music Some ask how good of a musician was Robert? Johnny Shines another great bluesman who traveled Via rail car and they performed together and Johnny explained as good as Robert was he never saw Robert ever practice. He said ,Robert didn't have to practice and Robert could play anything. Hazelhurst was blessed with Robert. This is my note. As great as Robert is..I never ever heard Racial public atmosphere that always shows its ugly face but not when regarding Mr Robert. He was a great spirit. I believe like Mr Shines Robert did not sell his soul. When asked Johnny replied to gentleman. What can you do about selling your soul? Let me see your soul, Hand me your soul. See you can't. You have no control over your soul. . remark from Johnny Shines before he died. I do believe people felt Roberts time was limited. One said during Dallas recordings that he seemed very anxious and seemed as if at Time was running out. I believe at times Robert did have a Hell Hound on his trail.! God Bless All
Excellent Book! This video deserves so many more likes. I wish I could contact this wonderful lady, if she is still with us, and thank her.
Thanks Dr. Augusta Palmer, St. Francis College, Preston Lauterbach and specially Mrs. Annye C. Anderson for this heartwarming talk. Thanks for bringing the family side of the story out and revealing a side that "scholars" didn't care to elaborate on. (Juan Urbano López)
And by the way, Happy Birthday Mrs. Anderson! Keep writing those books, we need them from first hand experience!
Smart beautiful lady ❤️
She absolutely right the Mexicans had the best hot Tomales 🔥 we still eat them that way i remember being a kid waiting on the tamale man! My grandfather used to listen to Robert Johnson and i would be riding in the car with him he was born around the same time. It is such a shame that the history has been suppressed. Mrs. Annye not all of us black folks are ignorant of the history and we know he was cursing God or anything we know exactly what those songs represents. Thank you Mrs. Annye.❤
WHAT AN INTEELAGENT BEAUTIFUL LADY!
These stories are gold
Such a wonderful lady. I got to try Fried Pumkin now.
Whens the second book coming out? More info on Mr Johnsons guitar please
O much more questions could have been asked. How did he talk, his personality and so on...
Anyway, parts of this interview was interesting. Thanks for posting it...
a beautiful lady....
Dont have much but I got nice shoes that's a good title for a blues song...huh!!
Volume too low for me and my pc.
What did Robert Palmer ever have do with the Blues?
Alot
They're speaking of Robert Palmer the writer. You may be confusing him with Robert Palmer the singer. Different people with the same name.
Hail, Queen! Needs to be a bit louder tho.
AWWW SHES SO CUTE! AND YOU CAN TELL BY THE STORIES, SHES AINT LYIN!
She doesn't have to lie she has history and the photos that was stolen from her was disgusting the person who stole the photos had the nerve to copyright them just more stealing from black descendants of artists.
Sad how everything waw stolen from her family i never believed that was his son he was too focused and driven and would've told his family about a son.
Robert kept his road life and family life totally separate and apart from each other so no that’s not necessarily true…he could very well be his son…
What's Alonzos last name?see this is why it's so hard to believe folk lore
But I bet you believe that crossroads bull$#!+ though...😅
Oh please you have no idea what his songs meant! His songs wasn't about mystery it's part of African American history and spiritual practices you people that's outside will never understand nothing.
@@andremiller4863they don't know about our history I'm sure this is mostly white folks who believe in some mythical bs not knowing the meaning behind anything we do or have done. Lol
The surviving Bluesman would tell anybody anything to rise above their own stations in life…
I had never heard that Roebuck was African American. Of course that has made me look into it a little bit. No I am not claiming to be a Alvah Roebuck expert at all, still on the face of it with a small bit of research that would seem to be a highly dubious claim. My point is that anyone can be pushing an agenda. Still this was a fascinating insight to RJ.
I did the same as you and came to a very different conclusion...he was passing...
@@andremiller4863 he was passing what?
@@Trixiesongzxoxo 'Passing' as white.
It's because Sears fought against white supremacist who were mad that when roebuck found out how bad black folks were suffering being oppressed, couldn't buy the same foods, nor clothes etc as whites and had to wait in line for whites shop then get the last of what's left, Roebuck wouldn't accept that he started allowing black people to buy straight through the post office and many other ways, white supremacist were pissed off so a way to try and boycott Sears they exposed Roebuck and his partner as being black, but Roebuck and his partner published photos of their face and that stopped the white supremacist, but Sears still ended up losing favor after Jim Crow thanks to white supremacy. People don't understand how terrible shit were most black people were stuck as slaves still in Jim crow because the only way they were able to shop were if the store owner was the crop owner and they had no credit til the crops were picked, black people were blocked from building real credit and getting a bank account for decades after slavery when some finally were able to get those things it was only through a husband who was able to vote. Lots of things were messed up in America and people wonder why reparations is still being pushed the wealth gap is tremendous not by choice but by force through lots of racist laws and loopholes.
Just wondering if he is her brother did they ever sit at the kitchen table at dinner or breakfast did they quality as brother and sister how about the holidays birthdays when they were young there's a missing link as usual where did he sleep outside with dogs?
Buy and read the book dumbazz
Oh stop the nonsense that's his sister
People still being he learned from some fake devil when he learned everything from his family.
This is wonderful stuff here on "Robert LeRoy Johnson" - I like his middle name. All his Mississippi Delta Blues songs are very awesome to listen to. I do believe he was murdered by a jealous husband, or jealous people. She has a great source of information on brother "Robert LeRoy Johnson." Mississippi & Georgia Black Folks are awesome friendily. Who was your Daddy's name ???? Robert Johnson sounded like a very smart Man in his lifetime big time.......white washed history????
He wasn't murdered if he was it was by someone trying to steal his wealth and his name they done this to plenty of artists to make another Elvis.
@@violetsrayreikishop2he was indeed poisoned…
How do you get rid of your upper lip and creat a raspy voice
None of your business
Riveting
It's Fantastic Negrito, not 'Musical' Negrito.
Man was this woman at the crossroads to she seemed to be alot of places where Robert was and she wasn't allowed its always she wasn't allowed I think she's a a great storyteller if she doesn't have any family credential of any with names airlums pictures household items something but she has nothing it's one big mystery and a big story.
No mystery whatsoever... she's the truth and you seem to WANT TO believe the spooky bull$#!+
She actually was the one who had the photo on her cover that nobody knew existed…you’re too caught up in doubting to even be taken seriously on this subject….she was a CHILD when Robert was living there in Memphis…she wouldn’t be allowed in certain places….if you took time to read the book you’d get answers to many of your silly questions….
See that's the problem no diary no history written down no nothing a mystery
It's no mystery he just died very young and back then a lot of musicians just played they weren't asked about their family history and backgrounds, people just built up this bs mysterious background based on myth thinking he sold his soul not knowing anything about the songs and the meanings.
She has his mother’s Bible numbskull…
One thing to ask does she have a birth certificate and if so why as a sister she never saved his I mean there is nothing salvageable like clothes his personal such as I'd card toothbrush anything that would be put in the blues archives..its all word of mouth witch is hard to make a case..and the only person to keep you down is you no matter what color you are it's your life not mine so stop bitching hundreds of yrs of pity all nationalitys around the world had hard times but in time they got on with there lives after hundreds of yrs around the world to this day so I dont feel sorry..sorry for a nationality that just cant let it go instead of prosper and go about your business like all cultures in the USA
Go away racist troll you wish you could be black don't you lol never will it happen! No matter how hard yall try and copy us nor how hard you try and erase us it'll never happen! 💯
Amazing interview