@@Xandermall By all accounts, yes. He was gentle soul. I didn't get to speak or know him. But I did get to know my other guitar influencer, Reverend Gary Davis. I saw him in 1968 at the Mariposa Folk Music Festival. I asked for his phone number and a week later I called and asked to visit him in New York. So I spend a week with him. Then maybe one year later the local Folk Music Club scheduled Reverend Gary Davis to come to play for 6 days. The Manger asked if I could have the Reverend stay with me. Of course I said yes. So Gary stayed with me in Ottawa and it was wonderful. I play both Mississippi John Hurt and Reverend Gary Davis songs, although the Reverend songs are more difficult.
I was there. Man, I miss those festivals. When I was in Rhode Island I went all the Jazz and Blues Festivals on all the days. We'd sleep overnight on Newport Beach, then catch the next day's event. Always great jazz, folk, and blues. And it was a photographer's dream. I have so many great pics. And there were usually musicians appearing that didn't strictly fit the genre of the festival. I once got a nice candid shot of Van Morrison. Damn, I miss those festivals. Btw, I also saw Mississippi John Hurt at the Unicorn Coffee Hose in Boston.
Never seen him on a 12 string. But Jesus this man could hold a tune like no other, that was his speciality. He could just hold that tune solid as a rock. Still havn't got anywhere close to him after years and years of playing.
MJH was a master musician with a unique style and a gentle winning personality. I regret that I didn't see him live. He was a major influence on my own music (along with Doc Watson, Bill Monroe and Muddy Waters all of whom I did see live) Note the respect the audience had for him and the intense observing that Van Ronk and Sonny and Brownie afford him. They knew good music. This very song "Kassie Jones," (Jay Gould's Daughter) was my own breakthrough in fingerpicking. With the help of some herb, I finally relaxed my mind enough to catch the groove, then I didn't "need" the outside help after that. I have been merrily picking ever since, about 47 years. It remains fun and a large part of my artistic life . Thanks MJH
Sonny and Brownie who? Im just getting into the genre. Been playing for a couple years and just got Make me a Pallet on Your Floor down packed. What are some good fingerpicking songs you'd recommend learning?
Hey my friend beautiful storie. I am a huge fan of MJH and I use herb to learn his songs just the same. I saw an information that he said he used to plant it and smoke (I don't know how much he did it). And he said it was the poor people's whiskey, cause when they dont have for alcohol they use the weed.
Close your eyes , concentrate on your breath and go deep within yourself . Right exactly where you are this very minute. And experience not only that which you wish for, but also more than you could ever dream of or imagine with all of your being. And to think all of that can and will occur within the heart filled with unconditional love inside YOUR chest. Believe it. KNOW it. See it. For you are part of the Divine. :)
12 string guitars are so fun. Rare to hear it in the hands of a master musician, thank you! See: Seems like Old Times Twilight Time, Dream, at Chris Phally channel on CZcams.
Might be Ronk... Might be Dick Spotswood, or one of those fellas who hung around with Hurt and helped bring him back into the spotlight... Stephan Grossman would know... or Phillip Ratcliffe, who wrote the definitive biography of Hurt. Recommended reading! It does look like Van Ronk though... Ronk was especially a student of Gary Davis.... hmmm... love that era and time. I was born in 1973, so it was before me, but I do love that history. MJH is the very best in my opinion. No one like him. Candy Man!
Absolutely beautifully done. Trying to get this smooth myself, not easy for me. I suppose it just takes hundreds of hours to perfect,. I will never give up !
Dave Van Ronk behind John intently listening and moving. Perhaps (?) Brownie McGhee toward the right of the screen. I had the good fortune to see John Hurt playing music on a bench in Sproul Plaza in Berkeley.
Great performance by a great man! With his appreciative peers around him. But HF, do you have to disrespect him by plastering your type all over the screen. Including blocking his face? Are you that insecure about clinging to your copyrights? What about Mississippi John's rights? This actually makes its hard to say the usual "Thanks for posting".
The company originated as a Manhattan based research archive named Associated Researchers and Image Quest; it was founded by Joe Lauro and Richard Plagge in 1991. Lauro had previously worked for Archive Films as a researcher and Plagge for FOX MOVIETONE NEWS when they decided to form their own company. They soon realized that licensing footage was more lucrative than acting as researchers. In 1993, the company moved to East Hampton, close to Plagge's home.
I love his playing. Anyone know where I could see film of him on the Tonight Show with Johnny Carson? According to Wikipedia he made an appearance on that show. Thanks for posting.
Maybe they have archivist that can answer should questions maybe they can make a copy of that segment at a reasonable cost, who knows but its worth an ask.
its not easy to go from 6 string to 12 string, you have to adapt what you do with your fretting hand and picking hand - but John just gets on with it, no problem!
I don't get it....this is John performing Casey Jones from Newport 1963, but the set-list for the festival that year shows 4 songs: CC Rider, Stagolee, Spike Driver Blues, and Coffee Blues.
That is because his set list for the evening performance on the main stage was different from that of various "workshops" that were held by festival promoters and performers throughout the day.
@@TheNewportFolkProject- correct i was at Newport, think '65 and Philly round that time..always workshops and informal gatherings..great times..they were all alive..mance lipscomb, hurt, McDowell..son house...skip james..
Dwang Critter!!... get the fuck outta here with that shite and grow a fucking pair. This is the first and probably only time I have seen or heard MJH play any of his songs on a 12 string since he mostly just used a regular 6 string guitar and actually seeing and hearing him play this on a 12 string is actually pretty damned cool. Have respect for the musician and the performance being high quality, instead of complaining about what guitar he's using.
I was most fortunate to have seen Mississippi John Hurt live at the Newport Folk Music Festival in 1965.
@@Xandermall
By all accounts, yes. He was gentle soul. I didn't get to speak or know him.
But I did get to know my other guitar influencer, Reverend Gary Davis. I saw him in 1968 at the Mariposa Folk Music Festival. I asked for his phone number and a week later I called and asked to visit him in New York. So I spend a week with him. Then maybe one year later the local Folk Music Club scheduled Reverend Gary Davis to come to play for 6 days. The Manger asked if I could have the Reverend stay with me. Of course I said yes. So Gary stayed with me in Ottawa and it was wonderful.
I play both Mississippi John Hurt and Reverend Gary Davis songs, although the Reverend songs are more difficult.
I also was there also.
You two are very fortunate to have seen good old gentle John that’s amazing
Lucky you guys, seeing this live. Roy b, CapeTown south africa 🇿🇦
I was there. Man, I miss those festivals. When I was in Rhode Island I went all the Jazz and Blues Festivals on all the days. We'd sleep overnight on Newport Beach, then catch the next day's event. Always great jazz, folk, and blues. And it was a photographer's dream. I have so many great pics. And there were usually musicians appearing that didn't strictly fit the genre of the festival. I once got a nice candid shot of Van Morrison. Damn, I miss those festivals. Btw, I also saw Mississippi John Hurt at the Unicorn Coffee Hose in Boston.
Never seen him on a 12 string. But Jesus this man could hold a tune like no other, that was his speciality. He could just hold that tune solid as a rock. Still havn't got anywhere close to him after years and years of playing.
MJH was a master musician with a unique style and a gentle winning personality. I regret that I didn't see him live. He was a major influence on my own music (along with Doc Watson, Bill Monroe and Muddy Waters all of whom I did see live) Note the respect the audience had for him and the intense observing that Van Ronk and Sonny and Brownie afford him. They knew good music. This very song "Kassie Jones," (Jay Gould's Daughter) was my own breakthrough in fingerpicking. With the help of some herb, I finally relaxed my mind enough to catch the groove, then I didn't "need" the outside help after that. I have been merrily picking ever since, about 47 years. It remains fun and a large part of my artistic life . Thanks MJH
yes sir
Sonny and Brownie who? Im just getting into the genre. Been playing for a couple years and just got Make me a Pallet on Your Floor down packed. What are some good fingerpicking songs you'd recommend learning?
@@SteppZa Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee.
@@SeNjArTeN thank you!
Hey my friend beautiful storie. I am a huge fan of MJH and I use herb to learn his songs just the same. I saw an information that he said he used to plant it and smoke (I don't know how much he did it). And he said it was the poor people's whiskey, cause when they dont have for alcohol they use the weed.
Bless your gentle soul Mississippi John Hurt
quad1000 zz
I believe this is the only video recording of John Hurt playing a 12 string guitar.
He makes it sound like an orchestra.
The legendary Mississippi John Hurt at his very best and I thank you much for posting live coverage of this. Country blues Legend
He's the first person I want to meet when I go to heaven!
Sweet coment! God bless you!
I hope John wait for you with your favorite song. I hope several years from now. Greetings Chris.
What if you dont though. Will he bring you sweet relief if you go to the hot place? Best bee good then. Sure you are. If you like blues.
Close your eyes , concentrate on your breath and go deep within yourself . Right exactly where you are this very minute. And experience not only that which you wish for, but also more than you could ever dream of or imagine with all of your being. And to think all of that can and will occur within the heart filled with unconditional love inside YOUR chest. Believe it. KNOW it. See it. For you are part of the Divine. :)
Without Mississippi John Hurt I never would have learned to fingerpick guitar.
I wanted to play electric guitar when i was younger tben i heard mjh and rev gary my lifelong love of acuostic was born thanks mjh
12 string guitars are so fun. Rare to hear it in the hands of a master musician, thank you! See: Seems like Old Times Twilight Time, Dream, at Chris Phally channel on CZcams.
Folks that man can pick and sing with the best of them.
How low can he get his voice❣️💥👌
Fingerpicking nicely doing it! Renowned for that🌞 Great blues musician👏👏🌹❣️🌺
I love how Van Ronk keeps his eyes on Hurt's during all the song, not missing anything. :p
it looks to me Van Ronk is staring at the guy who IS staring at MJH
who COULD be Brownie McGhee(not Bobby)
Van Ronk sitting behind John?
@@0otee yeah..dark glasses
Might be Ronk... Might be Dick Spotswood, or one of those fellas who hung around with Hurt and helped bring him back into the spotlight... Stephan Grossman would know... or Phillip Ratcliffe, who wrote the definitive biography of Hurt. Recommended reading! It does look like Van Ronk though... Ronk was especially a student of Gary Davis.... hmmm... love that era and time. I was born in 1973, so it was before me, but I do love that history. MJH is the very best in my opinion. No one like him. Candy Man!
This musician as well as Pete Seeger among others is the true musical expression of the people of the United States.
Pete was a communist
12 strings, one maestro. What a combination!
Absolutely beautifully done. Trying to get this smooth myself, not easy for me. I suppose it just takes hundreds of hours to perfect,. I will never give up !
I like his soft gentle voice unlike these screamers who try to pretend they are singers.
Like who
Thank you for this rare gem.
Dave Van Ronk behind John intently listening and moving. Perhaps (?) Brownie McGhee toward the right of the screen. I had the good fortune to see John Hurt playing music on a bench in Sproul Plaza in Berkeley.
like that slide up to the 7th for B note...great down to earth picker..shared some wine with him in the 60's by the old Folklore ctr. on McDougal..
Dave van Ronk chilling behind him.
What a gr8 music man
Doesbt get any better .Thank you John .
good lord its great to see him on that video. .
Thank you for this live piece. I saw how he moved his left hand on the guitar board.Good lesson.
Great performance by a great man! With his appreciative peers around him. But HF, do you have to disrespect him by plastering your type all over the screen. Including blocking his face? Are you that insecure about clinging to your copyrights? What about Mississippi John's rights? This actually makes its hard to say the usual "Thanks for posting".
fair comment...
I agree. Respect!
well said...
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The company originated as a Manhattan based research archive named Associated Researchers and Image Quest; it was founded by Joe Lauro and Richard Plagge in 1991. Lauro had previously worked for Archive Films as a researcher and Plagge for FOX MOVIETONE NEWS when they decided to form their own company. They soon realized that licensing footage was more lucrative than acting as researchers. In 1993, the company moved to East Hampton, close to Plagge's home.
Did you really need to plaster writing across the video AND HIS FACE? Damn disrespectful to a blues/folk legend👎
I love his playing. Anyone know where I could see film of him on the Tonight Show with Johnny Carson? According to Wikipedia he made an appearance on that show. Thanks for posting.
Bill Gordon the Johnny Carson Foundation owns all of the JC catalouge, if that helps in anyway. Perhaps you can contact them.
Maybe they have archivist that can answer should questions maybe they can make a copy of that segment at a reasonable cost, who knows but its worth an ask.
Blessedspirited Art. May The Almighty make Hurts' spirit go marching on.
Thank you very much! Shared on Google+ & Facebook, November 2, 2018
Wow never heard him play 12 string!
A Harmony Sovereign 12 string?
its not easy to go from 6 string to 12 string, you have to adapt what you do with your fretting hand and picking hand - but John just gets on with it, no problem!
@@PHJimY Body shape says Harmony, but I don't recall seeing a 14-fret paddle head 12 string in their catalog until around 70...
No camera phones. Everyone watching and taking it in live through their own eyes.
Also: Everyone there had to breathe the second-hand smoke of inconsiderate a-holes.
What a time to be alive
With Brownie McGhee and Sonny Terry listening!
Ulf Myrvold and Dave van ronk
Sonny & Brownie right alongside him, too.
+dornford1 ...and Dave van Ronk on Sonny's right
As good as it gets
and a young Dave Van Ronk
john hurt could have been up there and higher above everyone except Robert Johnson. Such a shame that this guy has been so, so forgotten
on the back you can see brownie McGhee,Sunny Terry & Dave van ronk
*sonny
Hot damn, I've never heard him on the 12-string. Much less seen him. Someone sic the AI on this one to polish and colorize it!
Are there more performances of that day?
My favorite
wasn't that a time!
Great recording! Can you not cover his face with your watermark?
This is where Jerry got it from. Very nice work.
Yes, this is the version. But where did MJH get it? Or was it his own reworking of the old ballad?
@@gratefuldev23 likely his own arrangementof the traditional song. The closest I've heard is furry Lewis' version
With Dave Van Ronk looking over his shoulder. 🙂
I feel like the more the song goes on the cleaner his technique is on the 12 string.
Awesome.
The Real Stuff.
Yep , the roots.
John is struggling here... For once! Its truly a great performance what he did with the 12th strings. It sounds sloppy but so real...
Is that Dave Van Ronk sitting behind John Hurt and listening intently?
Interesting guitar, reminds one of the Sovereign H1270, but 14 frets, fixed bridge, paddle head... very much a more "modern instrument"
Looks like Van Ronk behind him soaking it in.
Casey Jones! Great song!
A genius 🎼💖🎼
Thank you Bob Hoskins!!!!
I don't get it....this is John performing Casey Jones from Newport 1963, but the set-list for the festival that year shows 4 songs: CC Rider, Stagolee, Spike Driver Blues, and Coffee Blues.
That is because his set list for the evening performance on the main stage was different from that of various "workshops" that were held by festival promoters and performers throughout the day.
@@TheNewportFolkProject- correct i was at Newport, think '65 and Philly round that time..always workshops and informal gatherings..great times..they were all alive..mance lipscomb, hurt, McDowell..son house...skip james..
@@bobbo1946 Lucky you, seeing this live. Roy b, CapeTown south africa 🇿🇦
Amazing Mr Hurt. Brownie McGhee next to him.
12 String Guitar!
Alessandro de Souza
Pity we have to see 'Historic Films' emblazoned across his face - maybe the logo could be displayed a bit more discreetly?
wow.....now he's a 12 string wizard too...! ! !
👂 💚
WOW i cant believe hes playing a 12 string!❤
Nathaniel Rossi, why " can't believe " ?
@@roybean7166 i just meant it as how excited i was its pretty sweet to see still is.
@@nathanielrossi9659 Yep, it's great, I love this guy.
Great
He’s ripping on a 12 string !!!!
Must be the only time MJH was caught with a 12-string I'm guessing?
The man is a LEGEND. But, that 12 is out of tune... where's a Snark when you need one
God!
Is that Van Ronk lurking back there too?
Yup! NM.
Lol robbie basho be like what da hell
Hes playing a 12 string 😮
Is that John Fahey in the left??
Dave Van Ronk
John had a narrow face and never wore shades,,,,
.............:)
Pity it was done on a 12 string guitar. I wish someone would hide all of them.
Dwang Critter!!... get the fuck outta here with that shite and grow a fucking pair.
This is the first and probably only time I have seen or heard MJH play any of his songs on a 12 string since he mostly just used a regular 6 string guitar and actually seeing and hearing him play this on a 12 string is actually pretty damned cool.
Have respect for the musician and the performance being high quality, instead of complaining about what guitar he's using.
@@WillieDines1 He sounds like SHIT.