"Don't think you know what Lead Belly sounds like until you've heard this." Well said! I completely agree. The only thing is, these 1939 sessions for Musicraft were not Lead Belly's first studio recordings. He recorded numerous sides for ARC (a subsidiary of Columbia) in 1935, of which six were released on 78 rpm discs.
I think I prefer this to the waltz version by Lead Belly that comes up on Youtube. I especially like the melodic bass runs. This man was a master of the 12 string, which is not an easy solo instrument.
Too bad there are few films of the Lead. He's as influential, if not more, than Robert Johnson. This is my favorite version of Risin' Sun Blues, traditional. Emphasis on the bass notes makes the rhythm and mood of the song. Love it!
"Don't think you know what Lead Belly sounds like until you've heard this." Well said! I completely agree. The only thing is, these 1939 sessions for Musicraft were not Lead Belly's first studio recordings. He recorded numerous sides for ARC (a subsidiary of Columbia) in 1935, of which six were released on 78 rpm discs.
podfour 2 months ago
I think I prefer this to the waltz version by Lead Belly that comes up on Youtube. I especially like the melodic bass runs. This man was a master of the 12 string, which is not an easy solo instrument.
meursalt 5 months ago
Yeah this is clearly the best. No doubt about it
zkafel 6 months ago
Too bad there are few films of the Lead. He's as influential, if not more, than Robert Johnson. This is my favorite version of Risin' Sun Blues, traditional. Emphasis on the bass notes makes the rhythm and mood of the song. Love it!
eklektikchic 6 months ago
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mherbert 8 months ago
by far better then bob dylan, the animals and dolly parton combined
dglassb1 1 year ago
The Animals is better, but i actually get the song now. thanks black man!
mcnuggs420 1 year ago
@mcnuggs420 The Animals suck!!!
LouisLeeKH 1 year ago
@LouisLeeKH you fucking suck
MegaBubonicChronic 5 months ago
@MegaBubonicChronic You mother-fucking suck!!!
LouisLeeKH 5 months ago
@LouisLeeKH how did you muster the strength to crawl out of that abortion bucket?
MegaBubonicChronic 5 months ago
this is boss!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
homedepot20car 1 year ago
most talented and powerful version... thx!
roemerhelm1 1 year ago
Lead Belly should have dominated the fucking world!!!
PasoliniIsMe 1 year ago
@PasoliniIsMe In many ways, I believe he did. Atleast influenced it.
Jokamania 1 year ago
best version by a 'delta' mile :p
mavstevens 2 years ago
I have it on CD but thanks for puting it on here so I dont need to carry my CD around with me :).
kinetikwun 2 years ago
i been looking for this, thnx
edli55 2 years ago