Me And The Devil Blues

[BobLongBlues]

Thanks. I often think about the lyrics of this song and I'm still wondering if RJ intended this as a serious song or tongue-in-cheek humour. As the years go by, I'm favouring the latter. I'd be glad to know what others think....

[Iwantmeaninja]

nice. getting ready to record a version of this piece of American history myself. i was planning on adding blues harp and some piano so this helps a lot. you were spot on my friend. thanks for the inspiration and keep posting vids.

[MRCALIfornyay]

wow the voice is deep didnt expect that but great playing great song RIP or not ROBERT if u really did die at ur age

[BobLongBlues]

@MRCALIfornyay Thanks for your generous comment! Yes, we know for sure that RJ died in 1938. His friend, Honeyboy Edwards, who is still alive and lucid, was there at the time.

[MRCALIfornyay]

@BobLongBlues o thanks ....WAIT HIS FREND IS ALIVE HOLY SHIT!!!

[BobLongBlues]

@MRCALIfornyay Yes, he's about 94 and still working. I saw him in Mississippi a few months back

[BobLongBlues]

Thanks. I'm glad you liked it! I love that song.

[BobLongBlues]

Thanks. Let me know if you have any queries or problems I can help you with

[sundiga]

Very nice, Your tune will be really helpful for my aproach to this great song

[drbogenbroom2000]

Great performance. Thanks!!

[BobLongBlues]

Glad you liked it. Your comment is much appreciated.

[raniratgirl]

very sweet guitar

[chantsdumort]

not bad, not bad at all

[davegooner2]

Wonderful dynamic playing. I am learning this tune by adding you to my favourites.

[BobLongBlues]

Thanks! Let me know if you need any help or advice

Best wishes

Bob

[enriquealos]

Niice!!

[BobLongBlues]

Thank you!

[dmio2]

cool guitar, cool harp. great performance.

[FraJa1980]

Lol! My newborn son (born sunday) was crien and stopped when i put this on. I guess great taste in music is genetic.

[BobLongBlues]

That's a kind comment. Congratulations to you and your woman! I hope he grows up to become a musician....

[FraJa1980]

Wholey sh*t! Robert Johnson never died, they threw him in Chlorine and made him white cause im sure this is him!

Very very very nice! Greetz from Holland

[FraJa1980]

Wholey sh*t! Robert Johnson never died, they threw him in Chlorine and made him white cause im sure this is him!

[BobLongBlues]

Thanks, that's a lovely comment!

Tot ziens, Bob

[FraJa1980]

U'r welcome Bob! It stil isnt enough credit. Wich tunning is that? An open D?

Groetjes daar ;) Frans.

[BobLongBlues]

Hi Frans, No, it's standard tuning in the key of A, using D7 shapes

Cheers, Bob

[FraJa1980]

Then i presume the harp is in d? Open tunnings are difficult to play man! Honors for you my friend . You sing play harp and guitar, ahwell gives me a goal to rach for ;) thanks and nice hat. I have the same hahaha greetz ;)

[BobLongBlues]

Hi Frans. Yes it's a D harp. I like playing open tunings, especially open G. If you look at my youtube video of Maggie Campbell Blues you will see me playing open G

Best wishes, Bob

[sophistikittenlin]

I used to play it in standard, key of A for a long time, but these days I'm really not so sure anymore. See my video response for an open G tuning interpretation of the guitar part.

[SaltyTank07]

Is that a Gibson L1?

[BobLongBlues]

No, it's an LG2

Best wishes, Bob

[Huddiethegreat]

That was great, thanks for sharing. (love the hat)

[BobLongBlues]

Thanks....I love playing the blues...

[Bohumill2]

You play basss string E only in first part??

[BobLongBlues]

No, in the first 4 bars my thumb is hitting the A string

Regards

Bob

[AdrienneO]

Luvly, another soulful and accomplished rendition there, Bob.

XX

Adrienne

[BobLongBlues]

Glad you liked it. This is an old favourite of mine....