Mississippi John Hurt — Candy Man

[TheIndustrialArtist]

Don't ever let the negative people shake you, You made this song more special to me. I have returned to watch this vid over the years and just love the way you did it! I would have to say the only person I have ever seen play it better was the man himself, Mississippi John Hurt. Rock on!!!

[leslyclaypoolio]

this song is rather vulgar....especially when you consider the age in which it was written.

[jakdiddly]

NIce style, reminds me more of Rev Gary Davis than mississippi John Hurt.

Great playin

[papsszi911]

Excellent.... /applaud

[balseiro100]

beautifull, I ain`t not words for that!!!

[duffbrainard]

That was excellent! Thank you! You're a pretty nifty guitar player.

[bobhedstrom]

Yatah, I don't have a vid of me playing, I think you took what I said too seriously. I think her rendition is very good, and maybe mine isn't as good as hers. It doesn't really matter, but she doesn't do any slurs, slides or hammer-ons. I really dig her though, and that she has chosen this music is frigen great, she be real gude. I didn't mean to raise your back, Yatah. I have a version of me doing it on 12 string my own way. But I learned MJH's version 40 years ago. I be ancient, Bob

[rplum712]

i would buy ten copies of an album if you had one

[fraterscowd]

redhead senorita lookin' dead!

[fraterscowd]

awesome. truly

[MaabudZ]

John Hurt would have liked you to smile while you play. He did.

[Bugman563]

@MaabudZ i think its another aspekt of her unbelivulble fucked up style. yea are one of the gods on this world "IplayBanjoNow"

[VonNashman]

@MaabudZ Thanks, but this isn't American Idol, Randy. Stfu and enjoy this talented girl's playing and singing.

[thgvinicius]

simplismente maravilhosa, você é totalmente blues. é uma honra poder vela.

[divingduckful]

your play with an expressionless face is so coooool .(^_^)v

[rodneythemodney]

of all the songs written about fellatio, this is one is my fav.

[smp156]

holy cow, i think i've fallen in love with you.

are you married?

[dobrofingers8]

Nice job

[dobrofingers8]

Nice job!!!

[ivansaric33]

I like it. lookin good, but a smile is a missin :) from that nice

pickin

[vespacurry]

Great song... you played it real nice... thank you... and you look great, what's that about.

[AlanHJames]

Great!! !! !!

[Colmonde]

You play and sing really well! Thanks for showing me that it's not just us old guys that are into Mississippi John Hurts music, and you do it justice. You can check my meagre efforts but I look like a gimp cos if I think about how I look my fingers stop working!

[alklock]

What a pretty voice :D

[TheKenfig]

God, look at you ; you're so pretty as well as good player xx

[PeanutButterandShely]

that just made my night! thanks so much

[Jackreindel12]

Your awesome

[nimrodlev333]

9:34, 9:35, 9:36, 9:37

[maxym84]

Wow keep on the good work, you just make me discover more and more classics and I like that. Great interpretation.

[1m2a3t4t5]

How did you learn this,

( I wouldn't mind a reply =)

[Cliffbrock]

I thought you did just fine . I enjoyed your playing.

[alonamsalem]

Very nice and well played

[JFlatley5001]

Very awesome job! Love it!

[schlooterhead]

so many idiots with hard-ons. jesus grow up .

[schlooterhead]

well done

[AcousticMax]

10 stars love it. ;o)

[bobhedstrom]

Wow; I think this lady's style and playing is gritty and great, just as John Hurt' was. The expression on her face is soulful to the max and her picking is right on! Why, she plays it almost as good as myself, by gosh. Keep pickin and don't grin if you don't want to.

[yatah]

@bobhedstrom She plays it almost as good as yourself? I'd like to see a vid of you playing that if you don't mind :)

[BartMesmanguitar]

candymansweetyman :) great job

[ytshines]

oh yeah, it's also historical conservation which I'm very grateful for. it feels so good...thank you

[foryourhead]

Awesome, thank you.

[sherryazaz]

so great, wow!

[onesadsong]

That facial expression is due to the concentration I guess. Playin' and singin' a blues song at the same time is a hard job. It takes way more time to do both naturally than any other music genre. Anyway, great job. I hope you're still keepin' up with what you've been doin'. Take care.

[ytshines]

@onesadsong I think it's because she is being controlled from a different world. A blues channeling interdimentional Exene Cervenka-June Carter. Maybe she's high on something. That's stupid actually, she is who she is. Her voice floats very naturally above the playing. They're both intense. 'Kay's Husband' is wicked. I wish the lyrics were available.

[jimmypinch]

. We are all dying for you too smile, that would be the clincher. I bet you have a nice smile too.

[jimmypinch]

you and the candyman are getting mighty 'sweet' is the original words.I like your voice .

[fahembree]

I think this was by Rev Gary Davis and not MJH even though MJH did play it.

Your playing is excellent. I learned it years ago and now don't remember and it it and it too hard to try and relearn.

[Bdiddly1]

love your music&voice!

[brttmrgn7ish]

Marry me?

[DASH1ful]

Exellent

[LittleBrotherBlues]

Trust me you don, t look pissed off, LOL. Another very nice rendition, awesome picking, your channel is a gold mine.

[ukslim2000]

This is a lovely version. I've been trying to play this song for years and am only just now getting close to where I want it to be. I especially like the way the difficult high instrumental "bridge" is handled here, again quite close to my own attempts. This beats all the versions I've seen so far on You tube - with the obvious exception of John Hurt, of course!

[rocksboulders77]

I have 450 dollars in my bank account. I will make you my wife and we will live together in my truck.

[spotoboy]

So many b.s. comments. This is the hardest MJH song to play. She kicks its ass. Buy the woman some recording equitment if you want a better sound. She looks beautifully dead serious. I love this video.

[jlblues4u]

You need to mute the bass strings with the palm of your hand

[belikewater001]

@jlblues4u What a jerk-off you are.

[ricoadventuravideos]

i think for the softer style of singing a good mic would help..you have put a lot of work into learnig the songs and i just think your voice isnt coming through on the recording..rustic is good..i like lo fi ..but id much rather hear this than someone hiding behind a filter ..if tha is too much to ask have you thought of doing the video in a better space.im a visual artist and play some folk..i think the videos need work.

[georgio2]

Totally understated. Could watch over and over. Love your attitude.

Pissed off look works too . .

[jacksonarmstrong]

pretty much nailed it. very impressive! you and hurt are badasses!

[BukiCee]

This is a very nice video for learning this song. Your fingering is very easily seen along with the picking hand. I may be able to learn it this way.

[nomatesman]

Where did you learn this - any book, dvd you can refer me to ? great playing btw

[kwaazar]

I also try this way from Mississipi, je suis charmé. Belle voix! Bravo!

[asmita47]

Merry Christmas, Christine,

Your playing is inspirational -- closest rendition to the original MJH I have heard. Can't wait to share your blues videos with my 11 year old grandson and show him what is possible with diligent practice and love of the genre.

[GDguitarplayer]

Wow ! you can really lay it down! Thank you!!

[0Adamska]

i live in poughkeepsie maybe you could give me lessons.

[0Adamska]

i go to high school in pk maybe you can give me lesson

[OrpheusXII]

What's the name of this girl? I really love her.

[26france07]

hello, super music , bravo et merci merci , j'aime CANDY MAN ,

bisous de france

[midianpart2]

i seen that pretty lady dont you go hate your self for the good songs you singin id like to cry to see you hurt yourself so just keep on playin little snickerdoodle

[midianpart2]

whats the matter wheres all that pisstivity comin froom darlin

[justtryingtolearn1]

open D?



[thebluesbrother]

@justtryingtolearn1

Standard tuning E

[justtryingtolearn1]

@thebluesbrother  what is the position of her fingering at the 12 second mark?

[thebluesbrother]

@justtryingtolearn1

I have sent you a message with intructions to download the tab for Candy Man.

[blackkeychucktown]

@thebluesbrother can u send that tab my way

[justtryingtolearn1]

if you are ever in need of a show, in any town in Missouri, South Dakota, Nebraska, or Kansas, just send a message my way. Old timey, blues, country, etc... We love it all!!

[crystaltanfield]

if you thumbs down your jealous

[Jmb6121]

nice repertoire of blues tunes, and VERY well performed. Congrats

[bluesleonard]

awesome!!!

[12stringsforme]

I wonder how much formal music knowledge helps here-does a person need a really good foundation in music theory to decode old records like this .. . or is it innate ability.

[thepiecesband2k]

amazing well done girl!!!!

[entheogenetic1]

0:55 - 1:01 "I messed up. Keep watching or I'll kill you."

[climberjde]

Love

[luvbunny656]

nine thirtyfour

[platoccid]

mrgabest, imagine if she were a guy. I don't think you'd be saying that. She just doesn't happen to be smiling like crazy while playing and singing. IplayBanjoNow I love these songs of his and you do such a faithful and nice job, thanks!

[Funloverdude]

Ah, I see Ive been playing it wrong..

[coachdoc49]

Great stuff. Like the way you get some of MJH's nuances, like the E7 stretch. I'd be honored if you'd check out my Candy Man and other MJH covers at coachdo49.

[mammothdump]

Awesome!!!!!

[charlietango33]

awsome

[skankspankr]

Such a sweet melody for the ribald lyrics! "Funky Butt" by MJH is another good one. Do you cover Big Bill Broonzy's version of "When Did You Leave Heaven"?

[aiai998]

Beautiful finger pickin' and vocal!! mmmm.. I have to more and more practice my guitar playing.

[clint2098]

o the best music to go to sleep to in the world...my mother use to put me asleep to john hurt, this song was a child hood favorite, you do it justice...that's saying alot.

[bazookasawaserpent]

Will you marry me?

[mcob1]

i think the lyrics go "you and your candyman are getting mighty sweet; must be stuck on the candymans stick."

[kickingmule]

I'm NOT the Candyman, BUT I assure

You, you are doing fine, so I give 5 ***** that's all I have besides the Blues !

PEACE !

Urban

The Kicking Mule

[Srmisterio]

your face reflects the blues

[InundMTG]

beautiful music, played to perfection

and you look the part too.

very beautiful :)

[vidzen]

fantastic performance.

[electricragtime]

You certainly do the John Hurt stuff well...thank you for posting

[mcob1]

good playin'nsingin. just the way the old man would play it, though his voice was a litttle lower.

[johnnyjolijt]

This song is prob. from the '20's. Somehow in this clip you look like an actress from that time. (I mean this as a compliment by the way).

[barleyguitar]

Excellent picking!

Working on this one but not even close to you.

Keep up the great work!

[BluezHarpKing]

I am not sure how videos like this get littered with obscure rants like below but I am really enjoying your music. Been playing harp for 8 years and am starting to pick up guitar to learn some old acoustic blues

[dahubbard]

jeez, I wish i could play rhythm like you and Mr. Hurt!

[buska100]

Wonderful Guitar & Singing!

Cheers.

[sleepymanblues]

previous comment meant for drjohschlueter

[IpkisStanley]

go suck a dik muthafukka

[GibbyGoba]

uncalled for! - please consider yourself a little more, then others may benefit also (think about it) or u go suk yer daddys dick - u fuckin jugwank!

[IpkisStanley]

you been on my dick nigga, you love my style nigga

[GibbyGoba]

I usually don't argue with people, cos in the real world i'd just knock u the fuck out, but hey, you're enitled to your opinion....... no bullshit just truth from me! the lady has talent that u can't or won't appreciate, so just drift away back to your gutter u shit-rat and we'll all be better for it - hope u can see sense one day..... negatives (like yourself) in the world make it a troublesome place.... u should go to helmand - appreciate! - Christine should be signed and worldwide.... fact.

[IpkisStanley]

lol come out of her ass you dipshit

[IpkisStanley]

shut up and get of my dick, buttmunch

[mrgabest]

I can't help but notice that you always look, well, a little pissed off...

[blyndzenyth2]

@mrgabest What do you expect man, shes got the blues !!  lol, jus kiddin Christine xx

[fridrikur]

@mrgabest I look the same it is just because we are concentraiting on the music.

[purplegypsylady777]

@mrgabest shes focused .. you dont pay attention to how you look when your lost in the music.. besides the candy man is scary eh can make you mad thinking about him .. har har har

[robbantheshit]

@mrgabest she got the blues

[mqbssrh7]

@mrgabest Well the lady is playing the blues

[RareBird0]

@mrgabest

as long as she keeps lookin'

[lobizoon1]

It can't be better played! It's beautiful.

[aldhelme]

I love you

[DrFABH]

très jolie voix

[kjelltibrand]

5 ***** from Sweden as well. I think this piece is the most difficult to play of all MJHs songs. You play it excellent!

[1wiesehoefer1]

this playing i like very much, you have the feeling 5 **** from germany

btw.: i tried on my video primitive fingerstyle guitar also a m hurt tune, perhaps you like it

[drjohschlueter]

Beeautiful :) :) :) This applies to the singer and also to the song ;) Interesting that you play it in D, it has more impact somehow but also is harder to play than in G, which is how I had learnt it off the record. Aah, this is really a benefit in YouTube, you can learn als the playing from others. Thanks a lot, and do carry on! My personal favourite of all your videos might be "Cocaine" but I am really not sure, " - they are all great, your voice suits this style beautifully. Keep on :)

[sleepymanblues]

MJH PLAYED IT IN THE KEY OF A -fer christsakes!!! the blind leading the blind

[gd303uk]

would you change the key to suit your voice ?

[2dodaz]

Wow! Unusual to see an attractive red head play MJH so well. I read the comment by a jealous viewer. Pay no attention. Jealously is a form of flattery, after all. Gracias. I have it on my fav list.. joe

[Funloverdude]

Brill. Real great stuff.

[kickingmule]

Candy Man or not, there are many versions of this song.

Yours is good so, 5 up and Peace !

The Kicking Mule

Urban

[mradamcooley]

can you do some fahey sometime?

[Doctg100]

Magnificent guitar playing! You make it look easy!

[leobluesy]

Hi

laidback and played with ease !!!!

sounds good

Leo

[aviatoreyes]

oh man... where are you? where am I...

do you play slide?

[cwhanna]

This is really tough music to play well and with feeling. You nail it every time. seroiously, get cd out people will buy it.

[jessegiga]

:{D

[gd303uk]

Beautifuly played and sung.

great skils

[starrchild99]

Awesome guitar work! Nice singing too.

The funny thing about MJH is he makes the grittiest subjects sound sweet... and you do too. Good cover. I wish I could play it like that!

[jonno52]

Fine , fine work as ever. It's so good that MJH's stuff is kept alive by musicians such as you. Good luck - John.

[eaglefest2007]

keep em' comin'

[Saraswatifan]

Technique's great, picking and vocal. All you need is some heart and soul. This song is about a guy who's girl is cheating on him with drugs and a dealer. You make it sound like she's sucking lollipops. Add guts, girl-- I'm sure you've got 'em!

[gd303uk]

Hi, i am not sure you are corect on the meaning of this song,

i understand the term "Candyman" can be ambiguous meaning either a drug dealer or as i believe in this song the term refers to a lascivious man good with the ladies,

 "a stick of candy 9 inch long"

and "His stick candy don't melt away

It just gets better, so the ladies say"

this sounds like a more sexual conotation than narcotic, i like the idea of it being both but i dont see a song about a hurt man whos girl is cheating on him

[Saraswatifan]

Yeah, sexual for sure, which is why I said "AND" a dealer. But you're right, I should have been clearer. I stick with my critique, though-- the cover version is soul-less. Sounds a little like "Froggie Went A-courting", but even that would need more soul. I think the performer has great potential, and now that she's nailed the technical part, I'd love to hear her really sing.

[gd303uk]

Hi Sara'

You are entitled to your opinion? the artist has a great voice and sings the songs perfectly, as well as playing a piece of guitar which many bluespeople believe to be a right of passage.

Have you listened to much MJH? He is renowned for his subtle understated style.

these songs are not necessarily about the pain in his life but are often shared tin pan alley lyrics, each bluesman added his twist to make them their own,

IPLAYBANJONOW is following in this tradition. We love it thanks

[bdsheldon]

That's a tricky piece, and you pulled it off really well. Excellent cover.

[MancBluesman]

Beautiful guitar playing and nice singing too!

[simplementgenial]

Bravo

It was such a long time since y'our last video .

I sure will be deligted to come in your kitchen to hear you live you're always great

we all wait for more old but so fresh tunes

Thiéry from Paris

[MaceGill]

*hurumph!* delete my comment why don't ya! (lol)

Sounds great!

[EstebanChurches]

Absolutely primo. It's just like candy to my ear. Very good! BTW, like your new hairdo.

[ZuzoFriend]

That was very nice.

Do you know any Robert Johnson?

[MSB76]

definitely one of the most challenging MJH tunes around. excellent as always!

[rbseaver]

As always, another outstanding job! You make it look effortless :-)

[rafman54]

nice

[fallfrukt]

You nailed it! Very nice!