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And even if he was the Devil himself, so what? At least he knew how to play
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@killerkarl123 or we will never know who sold their soul without them actually specifically saying so. That would be an even better lesson. Who cares, lets just enjoy the music! :)
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Yes you are right, my mistake. The point is that it was a fairly common claim in the 20's/30's. I guess we will never know who was first.
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@killerkarl123 Actually Tommy was active before Peetie Wheatstraw.
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a howl from the demon depths
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Simply amazing. I believe this was recorded before my parents were born, just a few years earlier, and baby it Rocks!
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Here's what Rock 'n Roll sounded like in the 1920s.
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@pokerin3545 Tommy Johnson is a great. The only guys I'd put above him are Skip James and, of course, Robert Johnson. Mississippi John Hurt is great as well. I have trouble deciding who is the best, though. On some days I think its Skip, others I think Robert.
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@ctimmons510 No it's not true man. Some ancient Turkish, Chinese and Greek musicians tell they meet evil in their song. First person who do this is first human being.
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@slloyd1452 that's quite a bold statment to make about James....
...The First Man To Sell His Soul to The Devil
codygx123 10 months ago 12
there is something very dark in this song ... =| am i right?
DanFindling 11 months ago 12