Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

The DU Lounge

panader0

(25,816 posts) Tue Mar 31, 2015, 12:11 AM Mar 2015

One of the best delta players--Skip James --'Catfish Blues'

2 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

One of the best delta players--Skip James --'Catfish Blues' (Original Post) panader0 Mar 2015 OP

Don't know too much about him, Joe Shlabotnik Mar 2015 #1

I bought Skip James' album in '68 panader0 Mar 2015 #2

Joe Shlabotnik

(5,604 posts)

1. Don't know too much about him,

Reply to panader0 (Original post)

Tue Mar 31, 2015, 12:15 AM

Mar 2015

but its nice that he lived long enough to record on film some of his magic, and tour in the 60's. I always thought he had a bit of dark side that shone through his music, which makes him all the more interesting.

panader0

(25,816 posts)

2. I bought Skip James' album in '68

Reply to panader0 (Original post)

Tue Mar 31, 2015, 12:17 AM

Mar 2015

the same day I bought this Mississippi John Hurt album.
To this day I am trying to perfect these two songs. Great players

.

Reply to this discussion