Mississippi Fred McDowell - John Henry

A real treat for the blues buffs out there. Sure wish there was more video of this guy out there, especially something acoustic, but even on an electric Fred is something else

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[ravenkiller1]

Fred McDowell would hollow out one of Simon Cowell's vertebrae, slip it over his finger and use it as a slide.

[paulomaya]

I believe I saw this video 538296 times.

[Tom Koop]

Memphis blues jams at my feet back in the day of wanderin them streets lookin for a drink.

[John Green]

It has been and can be both. Depends on the context.

[Odin029]

I thought I knew how to play slide guitar until I heard Fred McDowell for the first time. I just put my guitar in the case and my slide in the drawer.

[bayoutech555]

Terrific percussive bass on this great for learning to play slide

[Temorablue]

I know who Fred McDowell is, but who the fuck is Simon Cowell?

[mattmurfy]

You're absolutely right ... he goes on to list a number of John's writings through the song.

[kingkonut]

I thought it was 'who's that writing?' as John wrote the book of revelations.

[mattmurfy]

my pleasure.

[vindiggs]

Blind Willie Johnson - John the Revelator!! That's it! That's the one I heard! Thanks, buddy!!

[mattmurfy]

This guy rocks !