Canned Heat Blues - Mississippi Delta blues - Tommy Johnson

[heymynameistyler]

can you do a cover of "i wonder to myself" by tommy johnson? all the rechordings suck and its a fun song to play.

[laidback4sho72]

8 people had too much canned heat.

[redfordroadie]

.... Magic!!!!

[gallanttimmy201]

Nice job

[nadavlahat]

Amazing stuff. Is there any chance you'll make your version of "I wonder to myself" by Tommy? The quality is not so good, 3,500 views on Youtube, it's simply such a gem, ahead of its time, I'm almost sure you would agree it is, your version of it will help pick it up and I'm also sure would be great and feel just like it should feel, just like what it is - a modern song from the 60's or later, from one of the very best

[daddystovepipe]

@nadavlahat

thanks, I'll put it on my looooong list of things-to-do ;-)

[tippa2kk]

your awsome oldboy ;)

[afegus9]

... Thank you for the song and all the information , I was not sure how they actually consumed it , very nice.

[jmcgaughey1]

I think canned heat refers to huffing sterno JM

[Mussi93]

prohibitionshouldn't be repetated like it is now with cannabis...

[Theseekhimhere]

i wish i could play harmonica as well as he plays guitar

[GFSan]

Man, I almost forgot this video existed. You are great.

[rockywayne]

I gotta say you play guitar like a BOSS! ha. i wanna learn how to do wht u did at the end. with the fast finger picking and picking out one rhythm notes too. it was pretty interesting.

[trikey52]

Damn it, its 1:20 in the AM and I just have to listen one more time! What a find! Well maybe just two more …Needless to say, I love your playing. Thanks!

[SlightlyDepressive]

Do you know any Robert Johnson songs, and in that case; could you make a video?

[daddystovepipe]

@SlightlyDepressive

I did versions of Walking Blues, Four Till Late and Kind Hearted Woman Blues. Go to my profile and click on playlists to find them.

[HumbertoPoubel]

muito bom camarda.. so nice...

[carot2003]

Great.. Loved it...

[charliesais]

now that was just a pleasure to listen to really pulls your heart strings that does just absolutely amazing

[bustamove444]

Awesome!

[MrCru5h]

Well Done sir.

[friendlyisle]

Reminded me of my old friend George, in the 80's, loved his synthetic heroin. It eventually proved to be genetically altering and he died from it. Sad, but life often is. R.I.P. George and Tommy.

[spacedogs]

great 

I wanna play this song by ukulele,,

[spotoboy]

great wrap up, come to Jalopy in Brooklyn and do a workshop

[windmilldwellers]

this song is haunting me

i hear without listening to it if you understand

[johnnybagofdonets]

Man....Good Stuff... like Sleepy Jon Esties and Homeslick James. All know, you can't play the blues untill you paid your dues. Thanks for posting, I enjoyed this very much.

[Kraterdude]

Thanks for the playing and explaining the context of the songs lyrics. How sad and sweet at the same time. Best to you

[dkrhymes]

SWEEEET !

[chrisandrusty1]

Thats some fine pickin Brother. It must really suck to be able to do that anytime you want to. Hey, get yerself up here to the "Waterfront Blue Festivle" in Portland Oregon, the second seat in the house of blues. And hey, you wont ever need a motel room as long as ya can hit that string a lick..........

[doninsj]

I'm just diggin' that people like you exist. And preserving the history for us. Great sound!

[shutdown67]

Hi Daddystovepipe,

you are simply the best ... when I listen to your music I understand what it would mean to listen to old country blues records..... without all the noises & scratches!!!

10 out of 10.

Thanks

[shutdown67]

Hi Daddystovepipe,

you are simply the best.... love your sound.... 10 out of 10.

Thanks

[mus1cat]

Wow, great song. Now I know where the rock band got its name and what it means.

I feel enlightened. Thanks.

[elsoultero]

Please buy my music and help me move out of this two square meter attic room! Nah, only joking. Nice interpretation and some mean pickin'!

[bluenosepig]

wow!

[hermasj]

Totally great! Thanks for posting this.

[Shongoni]

Nice work ! I love you ;)

[windmilldwellers]

this one probably the best version (after the original)

[MikeLangston]

I'm done, man. Really cryin', ain't jokin'

You're the best!

[bizzle1783]

you sound like bukka white i'd like to hear you do aberdeen mississippi

[NunzOnDrugs]

Nothing like a nip of alchol based jelled cooking fuel for a morning eye opener. The first time I heard Tommy Johnson's original 78 rpm version I wanted to go down to the root cellar and build a guitar out of an old wooden cigar box and play the blues... It's a good thing I didn't.

Seriously, your playing style reminds me a lot of Sam Chatmon of the Mississippi Sheiks who played with a similarly elegant right hand touch to the strings.

[blu909]

Yes...Canned Heat is Killin' me.....So far this is the best version I heard after the original...keep it up and thanks daddystovepipe....

[blu909]

So gooood.I feel this song deeply..You are great and your guitar sounds perfect.....

[skifflake07]

I live in Michigan....dad came from WV..found a thousand cans or more in our old Michigan Basement...this was 1960 to 1970..he eventually enjoyed some cheap white wine...lived till he was 56...he was a good hearted man..taught me how to throw a curve ball..wasn't easy on a wooden leg...true story...I miss my old man!!!

[qqzzxx2000]

You sho nuff play real south Ga Blues

[facemouth]

I learned ormusbaxter's version, but there is still much missing compared to how Tommy Johnson plays it. A lesson would be great, either of your version or tommy johnson's.

[facemouth]

I love this! The only tab I can find is so simplified its driving me crazy. Any chance of you tabbing this out for us? I'd seriously be willing to pay you to write this out for me.

[ASAdamson]

Nice work daddystovepipe I enjoyed the show!!!!!

[cultrevolution]

Thank you very much daddystovepipe,

you perform a good calm authentic sound and singing. Not superficial imitating but makin' it genuine from the inside of your soul. Thanks a lot!

I was searching the origin of the name of Canned Heat L.A. band and you explained it much. These lads were great fans of those 1920s bluesmen.

Regards

[bad0beef]

Hi Daddystovepipe,

just one curiosity. The verse where you sing "i drank so much canned heat it set down in my legs..." is it in the original record you (lucky one :) ) own? In the version i have (ain't sure which one it's an mp3) it does not sing it.

Thanks also for showing your hands. I learned it even if light years away from your technique and feeling.

Regards

[daddystovepipe]

Indeed, it's not in the original.

The song was recorded by several other artists and I took some lyrics from those versions as well.

[Farmaz]

it's shocking to think what people used to drink, from reading the More info button text that canned heat dont sound to nice. that must be the 1930's version of people drinking Meths in the 21st century.

[MBilliaert]

COOL SONG!!!!!!! love the finger pickin, i cant wait to learne this now

[Franky000]

is this open G?

[daddystovepipe]

drop D

[lobizoon1]

Excellent

[usernamesuckagain]

That guitar is truly sexy... And the music you make with it even more. ;)

[mroberts121]

Hi. You have a nice style - remind me of Hoagy Carmichael - easy on the ear.

[h2olacky]

Good information in the description.

[pathos09]

I love Blues...

Greece

[ErosPoop]

Holy Crap This Is Good.!

:0

[12stringsforme]

It would be a great finish to grab a can of sterno and say cheers.

Great technique and swing.

[longj33]

I encourage all to check out the more info on the description, he does a great job of outlining a very complex issue, followed by a fantastic story.

[clockworkmike83]

Very great classic mississippi delta blues/ragtime style to your playing dude! Great cover of an old classic about the virtues of guzzling "Pink Lady" aka good ole Sterno!

[parkergmatas]

love love love the way you play this! thanks for sharing

[etlambert]

Daddy: You are a great bluesman, I really admire these recordings... Great Talent, you really have those blues...

Travis

[xoloitsquintli]

Excellent version of this songs. And I gotta thank you for the lessons too, keep em coming.

[atkinson4234]

man, i've already commented, but i've got to say it again, this is incredible! i'm learning this one off the original, and have to say that your arrangement is the best i've heard....don't get me wrong, i think tommy is the master, but you are about as close as it gets to the original

[zorbazig]

Great job ! And thanks for the interesting comment too !

[TheJinxBlues]

Very good! That´s the kind of music I love. And your playing and singing is excellent!

[jerseymover3]

great job!...you have any of your music on i-tunes?

[daddystovepipe]

thanks, not on i-tunes yet but you can download my two albums (see my profile)

[jonno52]

Wow, daddy, another powerful performance. The falsettos which give this tune its "signature" are perfectly delivered, and your guitar rocks.

[stoelefj]

Wonderful version!:) Enjoyed the little story too:)

[joklajoepete]

You did a REALLY good job playing/interpretating this song ! Awesome !!!

[dogstarserious]

I never heard of Tommy Johnson, but I'm glad I ran across this video, I found it on accident, because the first time I listened to it my whole body started tingling from my head to my toes. I can't stop listing to this version of this song. Thanks for uploading this video. You made my day! I only like music when the musician gives their entire soul to it, like you have. Thanks again. Keep it up!

[123jlp]

I have wanted to comment on this for a while. This is so close to Tommy Johnson's it is scary. Im a big Tommy Johnson fan and you did a outstanding job on this. Congrats.

[houndheadhenry]

Wonderful, I love your videos :-)

[iceman273]

great playing, and thanks for the story. really appreciate it.

[cinderellalifestyle]

Super! Funny the beautiful tune is very gay in regarding the sad subject matter! Thanks for the lengthy info added-loved the learning and hearing, this day!

[wihaga83]

Very nicee... fluid playing...

[67rene]

I called Mama Canned Heat is killing me... I love these lyrics

[canheat1]

Smooth, your voice certainly captures all the song's emotion. Nice job!

[bluesbotshuffle]

this is damn good!

[1977jt]

yes! yes!! yes!!!

[hotfirecaster]

Another Great moment and great tune with daddystovepipe!!!

when will you gig in Paris France???

Congrats!

Chris

[metcalfbob]

DaddyStovePipe, I think you arae one of the finest pickers singers I have seen. I really like your stype. You are my hero.

[hollowneck]

Forgot to say... Nice Hat ! ;)

[hrlarson]

I'd say hats off. Great performance.

[kpasa111]

You have caught the essence of Johnson's singing style. Nice guitar work, as usual. Loved the ending riff. A medical footnote for anyone looking for a cheap thrill: Don't try consuming canned heat at home. It is deadly.(literally)

[hollowneck]

Whoa, Daddy! You are TOO good!

That guitar must feel like it's come home, in your hands...

Truly, you are an inspiration.

You should put out a CD/DVD/History Book/Documentary of your Blues Knowledge!

When are you gonna come & play in Bristol?

[oggendoggen2]

Bluuuuuuuuuuue Easter, bluuuuuuuuuue Easter, This blue blue Easter on my mind...

Fantastic, daddy-o

[lennypurnell]

Great Song! Kinda scary actually.Hard stuff that canned heat.Good job Daddy.

[harpoon123]

Just beautiful Daddy! Thanks for these great songs.

[chessblues]

Nice ending. And I appreciate the Delta "warble", fits the song. Keep it up!

[LiteGauge]

Wonderful! Excellent rendition and thanks for all of the background information - very interesting.

[Thabigconspiracy]

A real joy to listen to, as always :-)

[kalihiwai2]

Great take on a on a great song.You do this song right and then some

[suuzzee5]

Wonderful old blues number...you're the best!!

[guild618]

Your good.

[dbainter1]

Always enjoyable - thanks- also appreciate the history. Can't imagine anyone drinking that that stuff. - The old Supertone sounds really good. I have an older 3/4 size but it needs some work.

[jima2985]

Great stuff. One of my favorite songs!

[bluespower]

big 10 stars!!!!!!! love this

[carlguage]

Great Stuff Daddy!!..Your like a Blues Historian Man ..

[atkinson4234]

great job, as always. i'd love a tab of this, you've really inspired me to learn this one. tommy johnson is eerie good. much like your covers! 5 stars.

[daddystovepipe]

Thanks for the kind words. I don't have tab for my version but I know you can get it at the Stefan Grossman site. He tabbed it in one of his books and also Rory Block done a lesson on it (I believe that one is available through Homespun Tapes).

[LamenameRodriguez]

Woo, first comment! Great as usual, always interesting to know the background to the songs as well