Mississippi John Hurt (c. 1892-1966) was one of a fairly small number of musicians born in the nineteenth century still active in the 1960s. This, as far as I can discern, is one of his later recordings when he was aged close to sixty. The song itself is perhaps even older - if the contest between man of immense strength and steam drill did take place, it was during the era of railroad expansio...
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"The Blues is the first music that was here. It was born with Eve and Adam in the Garden. It is the one that tells the story."-- John Lee HookerMississippi John HurtBorn July 3, 1893, Teoc (Carroll County) MSDied November 2, 1966, Grenada, MSJohn's father was Isom Hurt and his mother was Mary Jan McCain. John was one of 3 children. He and his wife, Jessie, had 14 children. (Source: Blues Who's ...
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Smithsonian Folkways, a label known for preserving obscure recordings of many of the heroes of traditional music, has released a beautiful (inside and out) box-set of music recorded by Friends of Old Time Music from 1961 to 1965 (with Doc Watson's first public concert and performances by Mother Maybelle Carter, The Stanley Brothers, Bill Monroe and His Blue Grass Boys, Mississippi John Hurt and...
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Got a little summer mix for you all, holler if you hear me. This Mississippi John Hurt ditty about a way with the ladies kicks it off and it goes all sorts of places after that, with the emphasis on overall flow and enjoyment, with some oscillation in mood because that is what I like in a mix. It also covers several recent MOG posts of mine and from other folks. Represented are Brazil, Jamaica,...
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He gonna put a stick a candy in yo hand...I love that line. Mississippi John Hurt was a humble man up until his dyin' day. He never even wanted to be famous. Just simply did it for the joy of music. I personally like money. And I made me some. But I would by some candy and give it to a woman after hearin' this song... FBLJMore Mississippi John Hurt music at mp34u
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