Maxwell Street-Carrie Robinson

Wonderful spiritural performance from film 'And This Is Free' by gospel singer Carrie Robinson. A.K.A. Carrie Robbins - Mary Washington

Category:

Music

Tags:

• maxwell
• street
• blues
• chicago

[CrackerJackLee]

now we know where mick jagger copied his moves...

[Danabl]

@CrackerJackLee

I agree!

[Danabl]

Thanks to your grandfather for creating the best historical film document of Maxwell Street. My wife and I saw Carrie Robinson perform on Maxwell Street for about 15 years, which was always spiritually inspiring. If not for your grandfather, all would have been lost. Thank you and God bless Mike Shea.

[kinoeye29]

This is actually footage from Mike Shea's (my grandfather) film "And This is Free" filmed in 1964 over several several sunday visits. We just re-released the film, alongside another documentary, photos, interviews and writings about Maxwell street and its deep history. Its released through Shanachie and it's now officially called "And This is Free: The Life and Times of Chicago's Legendary Maxwell Street"! :) and on my grandfathers behalf-- Thank you for all your kind comments!!

[Danabl]

By the way, I recently purchased the new re-release CD-DVD 'And This is Free' at Chicago Blues Fest 2008.  This is a blues-collector must have.

[redhotgin]

Check out the 1980 film Maxwell Street Blues by Linda Williams and Raul Zaritsky,jayscott49,for more footage of Brewer,who first recorded for Paul Oliver in 1960,he also cut a few tracks for Testament in the 60's

[Danabl]

Thanks, I'll check out the film.

[mcnowski]

I always come back to this video when I want to feel inspired. We do need more power, and I wish nothing but well being to you my brothers and sisters as we live threw these times.

[terantridell]

TrueClassic

[jazzmanchgo]

There are two guitarists accompanying her. I'm almost positive that the one we can't see is the late Blind Jim Brewer (I recognize his amp with the metal tip box welded onto the top). He was still playing behind Carrie on Maxwell Street as late as the '80s.

[BadboybillyC]

@kinoeye29 Your Grandad obviously knew what great music was about and many thanks to him we can be a witness to this extroadinary spectacle. Those people singin and performing are amazing .Thank you.

[windycityrebel]

What is with you people & all the racist shit? I am a Caucasian man born & raised in Chicago.This is as good as it gets.If you are from here you have this music in your blood black or white.There is no need for the racist comments.This music was for everyone & some AWESOME  Blues it was.

[wildkittiesofcarabas]

...but captain, the engines canna give anymore! ;-)

[CrackerJackLee]

@bugsycline

you're such a liar... trying to make a name for yourself by calling people racists...

[bugsycline]

@CrackerJackLee you're blocked from this point on... I forgot about your anti-black klu klux klan brand of idiocy you spew everywhere. shame on you and your kind.. shame on you.

[CrackerJackLee]

@bugsycline

LOL! now ain't you full of hate... i guess white folk ought nought to be listenin' to "YOUR" music... whatever "YOUR" contribution is... imagine being so racist as to claim to "OWN" musical genres...

[bugsycline]

wow, crackerjacklee is a white supremist..... wow.

wonder why he's befriending folks whom are trying to preserve black culture?