To clear up any confusion: Willie Brown was a pseudonym used by Kid Bailey; his music was even identified as such by Son House upon listening to it, and while he knew Kid he claimed not to know a Willie Brown.
It's so hard to unwind the confusion about whether this is from "the" Willie Brown (the one mentioned by Robert Johnson in "Crossroad Blues" and best friend to Son House), but it's still a great song, played and sung beautifully.
@@k.m.slattery6263 Its a very different version, very different singing voices and guitar styles. Alan Lomaxs recollection of this willie brown doesnt match the description given by people who knew "the" willie brown meaning that this is almost certainly a different person.
What a fantastic presentation of this song! WOW. I am blown away. I don't know who sang it, but I'm in love with this voice. The playing and singing are so fantastic. It is just timeless. As I mentioned on some song, I personally like Skip James, Charley Patton & others better than Robert Johnson. I think they all were playing about the same time & all are great. I think Mr. Johnson got a boot-up in reputation when modern artists named him as 'the best'. He was great, but so were others! Thanks.
@Alkali64 I agree, listen to the vocal timbre and inflections. The Willie Brown who recorded Ragged and Dirty also recorded Mississippi Blues. The guitar style is also is a clue - M&O and Future blues are more a Delta style while Ragged and Dirty and Mississippi Blues have an alternating bass - a country blues technique.
Where did you get this recording? Is it and other Delta blues circa 20s and 30s available? And this sounds like it could be the same Willie Brown who did M&O Blues but just singing and playing in a different voice and style. These guys were performing professionals who could change up to suit different audiences and circumstances. Listen to the great range in Charlie Patton and Skip James to see what I mean.
Kid Bailey was NOT Willie Lee Brown - excellent guitar player - taught by Charlie Patton but his skills exceeded his teacher's - Best friend of Son House
Great song. Lovely old. Roy b, CapeTown south africa 🇿🇦
First time hearing this and love it. Mississippi John Hurt’s version has long been a favorite but this is competition!
I found the grave of THE Willie Lee Brown .. this man!!!
Thanks for posting. Fantastic voice and guitar. I'll keep my eyes open for recordings.
''mets moi une palette sur le sol'', on sens bien que ces chanteurs de blues connaissent la vie dure.
Hard life make a blues !
A forgotten Great and friend of Robert Johnson.
This is great! surprisingly good recording. Thank you!
To clear up any confusion: Willie Brown was a pseudonym used by Kid Bailey; his music was even identified as such by Son House upon listening to it, and while he knew Kid he claimed not to know a Willie Brown.
John Bassett, African American folk singer, sang this song around Richmond, VA, in the 60s. Great baritone voice and a wonderful soul. Miss him.
Knew John well. We all miss him
It's so hard to unwind the confusion about whether this is from "the" Willie Brown (the one mentioned by Robert Johnson in "Crossroad Blues" and best friend to Son House), but it's still a great song, played and sung beautifully.
PinkOld , I am trying to find out the artist here too. Sounds like a different Willie Brown to me.
@@k.m.slattery6263 Its a very different version, very different singing voices and guitar styles. Alan Lomaxs recollection of this willie brown doesnt match the description given by people who knew "the" willie brown meaning that this is almost certainly a different person.
@@lucagray6397 I believe you are correct but in any case this is wonderfully amazing! ☺️
What a fantastic presentation of this song! WOW. I am blown away. I don't know who sang it, but I'm in love with this voice. The playing and singing are so fantastic. It is just timeless. As I mentioned on some song, I personally like Skip James, Charley Patton & others better than Robert Johnson. I think they all were playing about the same time & all are great. I think Mr. Johnson got a boot-up in reputation when modern artists named him as 'the best'. He was great, but so were others! Thanks.
yes. yes sir yes ma'am. don't forget the angels.
@Alkali64 I agree, listen to the vocal timbre and inflections. The Willie Brown who recorded Ragged and Dirty also recorded Mississippi Blues. The guitar style is also is a clue - M&O and Future blues are more a Delta style while Ragged and Dirty and Mississippi Blues have an alternating bass - a country blues technique.
Where did you get this recording? Is it and other Delta blues circa 20s and 30s available? And this sounds like it could be the same Willie Brown who did M&O Blues but just singing and playing in a different voice and style. These guys were performing professionals who could change up to suit different audiences and circumstances. Listen to the great range in Charlie Patton and Skip James to see what I mean.
Definitely the same Willie Brown that recorded Ragged And Dirty, but not M&O and Future Blues. Just compare the two and tell me i'm wrong.
what key is this in? i wanna see someone play this version!!
Ain't that Charley Patton?
Sounds different than the Future Blues Willie Brown?
He sounds like Bukka White.
Kid Bailey was NOT Willie Lee Brown - excellent guitar player - taught by Charlie Patton but his skills exceeded his teacher's - Best friend of Son House