@alternatehistories You are so right ! I think Patton is himself the cradle of the old Blues , as we know it. It sounds good, but its so hard to duplicate. I think his expre
It's amazing how Patton made this song so "full" sounding using such a simple, and minimalist riff on the guitar. People can have Robert Johnson...I'll take Patton over him anyday. Patton's given us everything we need IMHO.
I agree. Charley Patton was/is a legend and perhaps he started it all in the Delta. Ok, there are the 5 as I use to say : Charley Patton , Son House, Big Joe Williams, Skip James, Robert Johnson. And then comes the rest !
@alternatehistories You are so right ! I think Patton is himself the cradle of the old Blues , as we know it. It sounds good, but its so hard to duplicate. I think his expre
ssive voice is the key ?
Thanks for the comment and listening !
Peace Brother !
kickingmule 1 year ago
It's amazing how Patton made this song so "full" sounding using such a simple, and minimalist riff on the guitar. People can have Robert Johnson...I'll take Patton over him anyday. Patton's given us everything we need IMHO.
alternatehistories 1 year ago
@twalling Yes, you are right.
There are others too !
Please visit my new site for more Delta Blues.
You find the address, on my frontpage here on YT !
Thanks for the comment and listening !
Peace !
Urban
kickingmule 1 year ago
@kickingmule... meh... there are others, not from the area... Blind Lemon Jefferson comes to mind.
twalling 1 year ago
I agree. Charley Patton was/is a legend and perhaps he started it all in the Delta. Ok, there are the 5 as I use to say : Charley Patton , Son House, Big Joe Williams, Skip James, Robert Johnson. And then comes the rest !
Thanks for the comment and listening.
Peace.
Urban
kickingmule 3 years ago
The plague of the Boll Weevil turns into a haunting song of loss and impending doom, Charlie was a legend!
orsonfreud 3 years ago