I love R.L. Burnside. He a awesome man and treated me like a daughter. I dated his son as a teen and no matter where I was or what time I would call he would come get me. He is truly missed.
This has been covered a thousand times... but no one equals his groove on the guitar. When they kinda do, they always compromise on something: you either loose that thumping bass on every beat or the strong accent on the upbeats. This is far more sophisticated than it looks, guitarwise.
@@StanleyKubick1 I never noticed that before, great observation! It’s interesting to see how many layers you can peel back when listening to music.. especially something as deceptively simple as this.
Stories from this trip of Burnside and Woods are hilarious. Johnny Woods was constantly cracking RL up. That's visible here with Woods off to the side making little comments causing RL to flash that big smile.
His timing, tonality and rhythm and vocals are absolutely incredible. As an beginner guitarist I have that much more appreciation for what he created in that 3 minutes. RL is a treasure to humanity.
he is off-the-chain amaazing! from the day i was introduced to him (thru the awesome record 'come on in') and then started listening to old live recordings and back catalogue, i am convinced this man is one of the most incredible blues guitarists ever :D
I've watched this 50 times, it sounds like something someone would need a looper pedal to recreate. He is doing 3 parts on guitar impeccably and singing great while doing so. Brilliant.
For some reason, I commented and KNEW there was SOMETHING I couldn’t quite out my finger on, that makes this one of the best songs of all time as soon I heard it I knew. Hearing you break that looper pedal thing really makes sense, I can feel the finality of this inhuman will power through the different tones of this VIDEO, not even a great recording! I’m speechless!
folks that can play at a high level on their porch or at a friend's BBQ....now there is raw talent. playing for free and hanging out with family and friends HAS to be the best ever!
When Fat Possum recorded him, my grandpa was ecstatic. He sounded just like the old guys he’d hear in juke joints when he was done laying railroad tracks down south and he said he never thought he’d hear that again after moving back up north. He used to make me listen to RL Burnside so I could learn to play like that.
At Headliners in Louisville, early 2000's RL was playing. I was there for Bodeco, as they opened for him. My friend Greg Martin from the Headhunters was guest on some songs. I was in the front row and showed my harp to RL while he was playing, he just looked at me. 2nd time I showed it to him, he nods his head and I get up on stage and play with him. He had no clue who I was, and we tore it up. Damn I wish somebody had that on video, biggest thrill I ever had playing music.
s k this is a very elaborate story to have been made up. Why not pick a famous musician like Billy Joel if you just sought attention? HUH ANSWER ME THAT BALL SWEAT
bygone era. The days of the likes of the RL Burnside are gone. Delta blues were a product of the environment these guys came from. True music from the sole & for the love of the tunes.
I just went to the Mississippi Hill Country picnic this past weekend, this style is alive and well with several of RL's offspring having bands and playing there, plus Kenny Brown's band. I highly recommend everyone go at least once !
If I had to choose 30sec. of music, I would start at 1:09 ...when he get's to the part at 1:26 it's just like a heavy weight get's lifted from my mind. He is such a cool performer, doesn't need to act dead serious. Always with a litte smile, while his music is on point.
That's the coolest blues music I heard in a long time. Makes me smile n lol how that dude makes the simplest thing chug along with that finger pickin style....just like he's thinkin bout ridin on that tractor.
So down right real ! I just discovered this Cat and he keeps me captivated with his uniqueness ! Must have listen to this song at least 10 times over to catch all his style . So cool that his Grandson is still drumming and keeping his Name in the Scene !
@@bits362 Thanks 👍 I'll check it out ! Happy Holidays to you and the Netherlands! Great music transcends through space and time to make it a positive universe
Hay algo muy único en el ritmo que lleva el señor R.L Burnside... Parece Blues del Mississippi lo que toca... Muy continuo su ritmo y fluido el cambio de acordes con melodía mas el ritmo. Todo eso mientras canta al mismo tiempo... Gente especial la del blues mas puro
That is just Fantastic!! Man' I watched this 10 times in a row .What a great piece of guitar work..Thanks lupine22 for posting and special thanks to R.L. Burnside for creating this beautiful work.
One of the greatest things about R.L.Burnside, was his ability to deliberatly drop out of a riff, & then get straight back on it without a hitch. One of the greatest Mississippi bluesmen ever. If music can be likened to that of a wheel, then surely the blues MUST be the hub.
I LOVE this! My fave blues has always been the old Mississippi Delta blues from way back but this is making me wanna try the Upper Mississippi variant! This is a great riff. I especially love it at 1:27 when he starts that hypnotic, static chord sequence and just as it lulls you into complacency, ten second later it's back into the hardest driving groove I've heard in years. Incredible!!! I have no worthy adjectives to describe it....just enjoy it!!!
He learned his Hill Country rhythm from none other than Mississippi Fred McDowell. When RL was barely 18 Fred would bring him to play at fish fries and house parties with him. They're both the Rawest of The Raw! The amount of tension he creates every 5 seconds then brings it back is mind blowing stuff.
Absolutely incredible. Sounds like 3 people playing together, and he makes it look sooo easy. So sad I'm just discovering Burnside, I missed so many potential years of listening
I love R.L. Burnside. He a awesome man and treated me like a daughter. I dated his son as a teen and no matter where I was or what time I would call he would come get me. He is truly missed.
It's really nice to know that about the gentleman. Thank you for sharing. RL's music is the tops for me.
Wow!! You got to know a legend. How cool!!!
Family ...
I would love to meet his son I'm try to learn Mr.Burnsides songs..love his music
U MARRIED? IF NOT, I'D LOVE TO MEET YOU.
This has been covered a thousand times... but no one equals his groove on the guitar. When they kinda do, they always compromise on something: you either loose that thumping bass on every beat or the strong accent on the upbeats. This is far more sophisticated than it looks, guitarwise.
oh yes
100% LEGIT
I've played hendrix for most of my guitar life, while not easy. I can say learning hendrix was easier than trying to get this rhythm down
the upbeat accents almost sound like a harmonica train
@@StanleyKubick1 I never noticed that before, great observation! It’s interesting to see how many layers you can peel back when listening to music.. especially something as deceptively simple as this.
I love how he tries to keep his smile hidden on occasion...you can just tell he loved music and tried to be modest during this filming.
He really was close to his prime in this video, still had a sweet voice with the different tones. Hill Country Blues
Stories from this trip of Burnside and Woods are hilarious. Johnny Woods was constantly cracking RL up. That's visible here with Woods off to the side making little comments causing RL to flash that big smile.
Tbh I think he's grinning cos he's off his nut
He was a happy camper with his guitar
RL in his prime giving a great performance of this Hillcountry cornerstone. Truly epic!
The Blues is the roots, everything else...is the fruits.
Well some of those fruits are growing spoiled
I can' believe I've never heard that saying!
Minute Maid will never compare to freshly squeezed🤘🏾
Willy Dixon said that.
Got that right
You can learn the song but you can’t replicate what’s oozing out from this man…Genuine to the core!
Did you learn the song? Any lessons that come close?
The thing with blues is you can’t fake it. It just is
AGREED! I haven't heard ANYONE cover this song with the same feel or stroke! Even his Son doesn't play it right lol
That's why music is so magical. Doesn't matter that he doesn't have a nickel to his name, when Burnside be strummin in groove he might as well be god
He had quite a bit of money when he died
His timing, tonality and rhythm and vocals are absolutely incredible. As an beginner guitarist I have that much more appreciation for what he created in that 3 minutes. RL is a treasure to humanity.
For real, his vocals are so in tune with the guitar
You are fucking right, balls. R.L. Burnside is the TRUTH
Well Put ! Truelly a Treasure !
This took a lifetime to create
he is off-the-chain amaazing! from the day i was introduced to him (thru the awesome record 'come on in') and then started listening to old live recordings and back catalogue, i am convinced this man is one of the most incredible blues guitarists ever :D
I just had the misfortune of hearing Ed Sheeran's Castle on the Hill. I came here to cleanse my soul.
It's alright man, it's over now... Just breathe and let the blues do their thing.
UnPoeteMaudit welcome brother
God in Heavan! Be CLEANSED brother!
I threw up in my mouth a little when I read that...
😜
Hahahaha, maaaaaaate, that made me laugh.
Hardest blues player of all time period
Good teeth too.
I agree and all done with only four fingers.
The blues aint nothing but a good man feeling bad for himself. As simple as that.
the timing he hammers on is what gets me here
I may be an old man now but RL is teaching me.
smile is million dollar
I've watched this 50 times, it sounds like something someone would need a looper pedal to recreate. He is doing 3 parts on guitar impeccably and singing great while doing so. Brilliant.
For some reason, I commented and KNEW there was SOMETHING I couldn’t quite out my finger on, that makes this one of the best songs of all time as soon I heard it I knew. Hearing you break that looper pedal thing really makes sense, I can feel the finality of this inhuman will power through the different tones of this VIDEO, not even a great recording! I’m speechless!
@@seon3403 I've watched this dozens and dozens of times. The guy is a spectacular guitar player.
He makes it look so easy. I haven't seen anyone come close to playing this song like him.
No kidding. He's the king of rhythm in my opinion
Neither have I. Master bluesman. Shouldda been a millionaire.
Delta blues for life! Despite being a non American who’s never visited state side before I say blues was USA’s greatest gift to the world
A beautiful testament to human talent. You could give that guitar to anybody but nobody could play it like that
They need to teach more of this in schools....
Teaching this in Clarksdale MS Delta Blues Museum ... kids learning there
This is school, class started when Burnsie started playin!!
folks that can play at a high level on their porch or at a friend's BBQ....now there is raw talent. playing for free and hanging out with family and friends HAS to be the best ever!
+Bradley Campbell YEA MAN THAT IS WHAT I CALL PURE heART.
best ever b/c that's when it's real...
When Fat Possum recorded him, my grandpa was ecstatic. He sounded just like the old guys he’d hear in juke joints when he was done laying railroad tracks down south and he said he never thought he’d hear that again after moving back up north. He used to make me listen to RL Burnside so I could learn to play like that.
RL's rhythm = indestructible.
OK so I've been listening to the blues all my life...and that thing he does at 1:27 still sounds magical!!
Riiight, he just opens a huge window and lets a fresh breeze of joy invade all. Brutal ❤️
Yeah, and at 1:38 where he picks up the main riff, that ain't no slouch either.
R.L. Burnside is a blues GOD, i hope hes in heaven playing the blues when i get there one day! LEGEND!
At Headliners in Louisville, early 2000's RL was playing. I was there for Bodeco, as they opened for him. My friend Greg Martin from the Headhunters was guest on some songs. I was in the front row and showed my harp to RL while he was playing, he just looked at me. 2nd time I showed it to him, he nods his head and I get up on stage and play with him. He had no clue who I was, and we tore it up. Damn I wish somebody had that on video, biggest thrill I ever had playing music.
No one likes unknown harp players from the audience getting up on stage. No one paid to see you, sit the fuck down!
s k evidently Rl did dickface. Shut the fuck up. I enjoyed his story
Keep believing every thing you read on the internet, dumbfuck.
s k this is a very elaborate story to have been made up. Why not pick a famous musician like Billy Joel if you just sought attention? HUH ANSWER ME THAT BALL SWEAT
RL worked with harpists awhile
This is the greatest thing on CZcams
The only thing more expressive than the singing and playing was the eyes. I’m so glad he seemed to get as much joy playing as we did listening
bygone era. The days of the likes of the RL Burnside are gone. Delta blues were a product of the environment these guys came from. True music from the sole & for the love of the tunes.
I just went to the Mississippi Hill Country picnic this past weekend, this style is alive and well with several of RL's offspring having bands and playing there, plus Kenny Brown's band. I highly recommend everyone go at least once !
the ride on this is just crazy... he just keeps the gallop going. absolute monster
I like how he seems to crack his own self up singing those lyrics.
I think that is the best opening guitar riffs that were ever written.
That music matches that smile!
His voice is incredible!
this is like the greatest thing ever.
Love how his eyes smile, it's as if to say, oh these people are in for a treat.. Lucky us.
That is the Mississippi Claw. Most have to be born with it.
Great performer
I watch this everyday, and will till the day I die.
Have you watched this today mate
@@onethreesix Thanks for reminding me!
This is real real music
God Dammit this man can play he got rhythm in his bones ....amen......
Looking at this guy ...I realize that the most important thing is that music is touching your soul
His playing has inspired to get serious about learning to play guitar. I want to play these songs some day! Thank you R.L.!
laisse tomber tu n'auras jamais le groove..;
Authentic, pure and powerful!❤
I love this song. Raw, simple and as funky as chuff! I'm trying to learn it. R . L. Burniside was aswome.
+Delusional Dave Hall his right hand is rock solid. those old blues guys were masters of rhythm...
rusty strings on cheap epiphone sounds so nice
i bought an epiphone acoustic guitar because of this video, it is my favorite acoustic guitar.
If I had to choose 30sec. of music, I would start at 1:09 ...when he get's to the part at 1:26 it's just like a heavy weight get's lifted from my mind. He is such a cool performer, doesn't need to act dead serious. Always with a litte smile, while his music is on point.
every time I watch this guy play he makes me smile
That's the coolest blues music I heard in a long time. Makes me smile n lol how that dude makes the simplest thing chug along with that finger pickin style....just like he's thinkin bout ridin on that tractor.
This is hands down the best piece of music on youtube.
So down right real ! I just discovered this Cat and he keeps me captivated with his uniqueness ! Must have listen to this song at least 10 times over to catch all his style . So cool that his Grandson is still drumming and keeping his Name in the Scene !
Wonderful isn't he?
@@bits362 Thanks 👍 I'll check it out ! Happy Holidays to you and the Netherlands! Great music transcends through space and time to make it a positive universe
His son Duwayne just put out a record with some of his dads songs and some of his own. give it a listen
effortless, raw natural talent never ends. Food for the soul. Long may his music feed us.
thank God and RL for Mississippi Blues.. what a brilliant artist
This man was a rhythm master.!!!
Saw him in a small club in San Diego a while ago...it was fucking lit...
at 1:28 where he backs off on his right hand just a bit and the full sound of the guitar just blooms to fill up EVERYTHING is so beautiful!!
nous on comprends pas ça mais notre coeur lui comprends..;
Like opening a big window of sweet melody
Great Hard blues video tnx for sharing
i like how at 1:28 when he starts playin the other part he looks round and smiles like hes thinkin "yeah i know this is awsome"
It's like bells ringin
Hay algo muy único en el ritmo que lleva el señor R.L Burnside... Parece Blues del Mississippi lo que toca... Muy continuo su ritmo y fluido el cambio de acordes con melodía mas el ritmo. Todo eso mientras canta al mismo tiempo... Gente especial la del blues mas puro
That is just Fantastic!! Man' I watched this 10 times in a row .What a great piece of guitar work..Thanks lupine22 for posting and special thanks to R.L. Burnside for creating this beautiful work.
Marco Zorro sound like 3 fucking guitar players there....
this dude is freaking amazing!
R.l Burnside a very underrated guitar player
yea...I was lucky enough to see him live on several occasions. I was in a trance the whole time...unbelievable!!!!
I love how shy he smiles
Like he’s telling you a secret
the strumming and fingering seems so gentle yet swift and with great rythem!
One of the greatest things about R.L.Burnside, was his ability to deliberatly drop out of a riff, & then get straight back on it without a hitch. One of the greatest Mississippi bluesmen ever. If music can be likened to that of a wheel, then surely the blues MUST be the hub.
one of a kind. and extremely musically talented!
I could listen to this groove all day..!
What a groove in the blues ! fantastic !
This is as good as it gets. Pure art
Try to play and sing this and you’ll realize how incredible impressive this is
What a cool man😊
This is my cousin I love my family !!!Blues run deep in our family
seriously ? that is awesome. Let me baby ride is my favourite ! "On drums Cedric Burnside" must be your nephew ?
What an absolute legend
listen to the flavor of the music
this is fantastic i do love it pure blues thank you.
I love RL's smile! I love his blues just as much. There one and the same thing!
Wish I could play that well! :)
True blues master!
RIP RL Burnside, and thx for the insperation you left behind!
Just discovered this man last month and every song I’ve heard him play and sing kicks ass. 👍👍
I LOVE this! My fave blues has always been the old Mississippi Delta blues from way back but this is making me wanna try the Upper Mississippi variant! This is a great riff. I especially love it at 1:27 when he starts that hypnotic, static chord sequence and just as it lulls you into complacency, ten second later it's back into the hardest driving groove I've heard in years. Incredible!!! I have no worthy adjectives to describe it....just enjoy it!!!
1:24 and that breakdown...takes it to a ho'...'nother...level....
Yuup
Amazing!
hypnotic blues. i could listen to this for hours
i can't find anything this good
I've played this song so much that my girlfriend is sick of it haha
This guy is awesome. Could listen to this all day.
my grandfather RL Burnside RIP
legend, he totally rocked !!!!
you godda love burnside's groove man!i watch this just about everyday...the guy's facial expression just get me man...
RL was the very best. We lost him the day after Katrina hit. May he rest in everlasting peace.
A superlative blues guitar player and singer. can't wait to check out more of his stuff
It don't get no realer than that. RL keeping it real? RIP
He learned his Hill Country rhythm from none other than Mississippi Fred McDowell. When RL was barely 18 Fred would bring him to play at fish fries and house parties with him. They're both the Rawest of The Raw! The amount of tension he creates every 5 seconds then brings it back is mind blowing stuff.
Absolutely incredible. Sounds like 3 people playing together, and he makes it look sooo easy. So sad I'm just discovering Burnside, I missed so many potential years of listening
This is just pure music at its best! You can just feel it. Thank you MR Burnside
It seems very simply: a man and his guitar... But, it is too good!!! I love this Artist.
This is truly rock and roll. Music made by the Everyman for the Everyman. No fucks to be given.
+Elijah Tucker It's not rock and roll at all. It's country blues of the Mississippi hills.
Elijah you ought to educate yourself the difference between blues and rock. This is NOT rock and roll. Rock and Roll is the pale copy of the blues.
@@keithninesling6057 It's called Mississippi Delta Blues
Loving the Johnny woods chime in.
been watchin this vid a long time...got to see him live several times...he was truly mesmerizing...words cannot describe...a true legend.
You sir have become a very big inspiration.
this kind of blues music makes me proud to be from mississippi. i also love some north mississippi all-stars and hill country revue
such talent!!! dude sure can play😊
This is the best video. It's the best one. Ever.
mind blowin' in the wind right now.
I´m still addicted to this song and R.L.´s style