Blind Willie McTell – Statesboro Blues
William Samuel McTell, much better identified as Blind Willie McTell (Might 5, 1898 (at times noted as 1901 or 1903) August 19, 1959), was an influential American blues singer, songwriter, and guitarist. He was a twelve-string finger finding Piedmont blues guitarist, and recorded 149 songs between 1927 and 1956.
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@originalflo If I understand, I also happen to me.
Martin / “Raisons” My other channel
this gives me chills
@kapacon If indeed it is a delight, with a voice so deep, thanks for your comment, greetings.
Martin
Wow, listen to that big 12 string guitar sound he’s got!
@BlindJamesMcTell We all thought the same thing at some point, but we all have a purpose and are born at the right time, thanks for commenting.
Martin / Raiwons
i was definitly born farrr too late
@soulcityrebel5 I DON’T MEAN IN A BAD WAY!
i just mean when you think of old blues musiciens, strong voices usually come to mind.
or at least with me…
what i think is amazing is that your able to call someone with whom you’ve never met a fucking moron.
that is incredible.
@erykahbadu172 primitive? stereotypical? you’re a fucking moron
@erykahbadu172 Ever since the black live better no longer becomes good music of blues, since the good Blues leaves the suffering : -)) Thank you for your comment my friend.
Martin
so not the average primitive steriotypical black blue’s mans voice.
so crisp and clear, beautiful!
@grayatneuffr Thanks for the info, greetings.
Martin
There’s a great biography of Willie, called Hand Me My Travelin’ Shoes: In Search of Blind Willie McTell, by Michael Gray. US publisher is Chicago Review Press. UK publisher is Bloomsbury.
@McLolzable Stupid logic. Life back then was much more shitter than it is now. Besides, you can listen to this through the magic of Youtube anyway.
@intercourseflavor I do not find this version, greetings.
Martin / pityYou007 channel
@samuraimusaki Maybe, so have more merit : -))
Martin / Raiwons channel
This guy never played a song with the same tune twice.
@samsharpeye If the blind have the most developed sense that others are specialists in sound, thanks for your comment.
Martin Raiwons
there is a version of this song by harlem slim sounds awesome, cant find it this is the best version compared to that one
For blind people music was often the only way to earn a living. Even these days blind folk work as piano tuners!
@oldnedofthehill
Blind Willie McTell was not related to Blind Willie Johnson.
no dislikes says it all…
@oldnedofthehill pre-rubella vaccine!
@McLolzable If the music, the past was the best, having very encuenta that was inspired by the suffering of people, but all that came out very good music sung with heart, thank you for your comment Greetings.
Martin
I wishi was born back then
music was music not like now
@SteveonLI I feel sorry do not quite understand.
Martin / Raiwons