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Mississippi John Hurt - D.C. Blues: Library of Congress Recordings, Vol. 2

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D.C. Blues: Library of Congress Recordings, Vol. 2
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Artist(s)Mississippi John Hurt
StudioFuel 2000
Release DateAugust 16, 2005
UPC Code030206149524
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2 Audio CD, Usually ships in 24 hours, Original recording remastered
 

Tracks

Disc 1
  1. Monday Morning Blues
  2. Nobody's Dirty Business
  3. If You Don't Want Me
  4. Spike Driver (John Henry)
  5. Salty Dog
  6. My Creole Belle
  7. Casey Jones - Mississippi John Hurt, Traditional
  8. Beulah Land
  9. Waiting for You (I Forgive You Before I Go)
  10. Stackolee
  11. Walking the Floor Over You
  12. Camp Meeting Tonight on the Camp Ground
  13. Blessed Be the Name of the Lord
  14. When the Roll Is Called Up Yonder
  15. Blind Man Sit in the Way and Cried
  16. Glory to His Name
  17. I'll Fly Away
  18. The Ten Virgins (When the Bridegroom Comes)
Disc 2
  1. Avalon Blues
  2. Cow Hooking Blues
  3. I'm Satisfied
  4. Ain't Nobody But You Babe
  5. Shortnin' Bread
  6. Redwing
  7. Four O'Clock Blues
  8. See See Rider
  9. I Got Mine
  10. Good Morning Miss Carrie
  11. Alabama Bound
  12. Looking This Way
  13. God's Unchanging Hand
  14. Poor Boy a Long Way from Home
  15. Frankie, No.2
  16. Chicken Song
  17. You Are My Sunshine
  18. Will the Circle Be Unbroken
  19. You Got to Get Ready

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User Reviews

Average user review: 4.0 (5 reviews)

rating: 5 QuoteWonderful Wonderful WonderfulQuote
I love this album. Mississippi John Hurt has such a soothing voices. This is a must for any blues fan, or anyone who likes to listen to music for that matter.

Being from Arkansas near where the blues originated, I have been able to attend many blues festivals and hear many artists. Mississippi John Hurt ranks on the top of great blues musicians. May 1, 2008

rating: 5 QuotefrontporchbanjopickerQuote
This recording along with Vol. 1 really capture John Hurt at his finest. I prefer these to the later Vanguard recording. April 11, 2008

rating: 2 QuoteRun down at the heelsQuote
I have all of Missispi John Hurt's recordings-and this one is the worst-the live the best.

Clearly sitting in front of a mike(you a Black man) with two white people watching you is null of inspiration. Clearly the electronics was poor (1950-60) The guitar sounds decrepit and run-down at the heels. The voicing is good but...all the rest is uninspiring.
To collectors i say get it-and then compare it with "Missisipi John Hurt Live" August 10, 2006

rating: 5 QuoteAnother Great, Great AlbumQuote
Been listening to John since the mid 60's. Love the guy, and study and play his tunes for no reason other than the pure joy of it. Recently picked this up. Wow! Until I heard these recordings, I would positively tell you that "Today!", produced lovingly by Patrick Skye, was absolutely the best Hurt album ever. Now it has some competition. This album brings out new aspects of Hurt. I particularly liked Disc 2. You should do yourself a favor and get this. March 9, 2006

rating: 4 QuoteAn important collection of John Hurt recordingsQuote
If you are newly interested in Mississippi John Hurt and looking for a good musical intro to his music, I dare say that this recording may not be your best choice; recording quality and performance quality could be better. The Vanguard "Complete Studio Sessions" 3-CD set might well be a better intro to the music of John Hurt.

If however you are a serious John Hurt fan, then this 2-CD set (previously available only in Europe) would be essential to your collection. Some songs found on this collection are not available elsewhere. In addition, some versions of previously available songs (guitar arrangements, keys, and lyrics) are different on this recording. As usual, the performances are always charming.

Moreover, this CD provides an unvarnished picture of how Mr. Hurt was playing, right at the very beginning of his "rediscovery" period circa 1963. His technique is not nearly as smooth as it was to become just a year or so later. On some songs, the guitar is out of tune; I know this doesn't sound like a 4-star recording per se, but, for the John Hurt afficionado, it really adds to the total picture provided by the man's recorded legacy. And the other thing too... he was such an interesting fellow.... it's great to hear an occasional verbal comment or two made before and after takes.

In short: I have been listening to this guy for 40 years, and it sure is nice to encounter another batch of recordings from MJH. September 5, 2005

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