"Lost Jim" Ohlschmidt - Richland Women Blues

[shadedPassage]

Best cover of this song I've ever heard. I am curious about the the words

"turkey red bloomers" and wondering if there's a possibility that "bloomers"

was actually "Roamer" which was a popular sports car throughout the 20's. It

seems to make sense lyrically.

[daddyjohn1893]

@shadedPassage - Thank you for your nice comment on my playing of "Richland Women Blues." According to Philip Ratcliffe in his newly published biography of John Hurt ("Mississippi John Hurt: His Life, His Times, His Blues" (University Press of Mississippi) the words to "Richlands Women Blues" (original title) were written by W.E. Myer, who owned a small record label in the 1930s called Lonesome Ace. The book also shows the lyrics as "turkey red bloomers in a rumble seat." - Lost Jim

[ShamanWS6]

@shadedPassage : it is very good, however the best version you're likely to hear is by Jimmy Bowskill, who did a tribute version which was recorded live. It's stirring, and the picking is excellent.

[ReallyImWorking]

Lovely! You play with such ease! Wish I were so smooth. Great hat, too!

[kwaazar]

Hello from Europe! Nice and great, thank you for showing, i am just trying to learn this break.

Thank you to be here!

Alain

[superleague100]

excellent version..absolutely loved it !!!

[vinnothelizard]

3eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee­

[daddyjohn1893]

Dear wlbaye,

This was done with a standard-issue Flip camera with the built-in mic. This was done in the quietest outdoor location I've ever recorded in, which helps, but the Flip does a great job, I think. Glad you enjoyed the video! - Lost Jim

[wlbaye1]

Very Nice Jim !!!

What did you use to record the audio ?

Thanks Wayne

[ThePhilDelta]

Jimmy O, Long time, no viddy. It's your ol' running buddy, Phil Delta. Glad I found your stuff on You Tube. Excellent, as usual. Great to hear you again. Contact me if you can.

[daddyjohn1893]

Dear ElzieMelvin,

You're welcome, and thank you for the compliments! What I've learned over the years about John Hurt's guitar work is that he had a "system" to his playing that is pretty simple and, obviously, very effective. Once you know the system, you can figure out any of his songs from the recordings. Playing them well still takes lots of practice, but there's no "mystery" about what he was doing. - Lost Jim

[ElzieMelvin]

Just wanted to say thanks. I've watched this video 50 times now hanging on every move. Your getting all those notes I've been looking for. Your a great player

all of the vids are top notch.The playing is Sooo much like John . Amazing.

[daddyjohn1893]

Dear damonlucian,

Thank you. I'm glad you enjoy this video and are a fan of Mississippi John Hurt. As for visiting the MJH Museum in Avalon, don't postpone the pilgrimage. It will surely inform and inspire you no matter what your level of musicianship is. It's done wonders for me! - LJ

[damonlucien]

Really nice playing and singing man. When I get good enough I'll have to make a pilgrimage to that spot too.

[daddyjohn1893]

Dear yaha657,

Thank you for the nice comment. I try and play John Hurt's songs just like he did. Much appreciated! - LJ

[yaha657]

Just awesome. The best picking Ive heard of this song anywhere.