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Mississippi John Hurt - American Epic The Best Of Mississippi John Hurt
Review by Tegar Fransida
American Epic The Best Of Mississippi John Hurt by Mississippi John Hurt is a true masterpiece that showcases the talent and artistry of one of the most influential blues musicians of all time. The album features some of Hurt's most iconic songs, including "Stack O' Lee Blues," "Frankie," and "Spike Driver Blues," which have been beautifully remastered to capture the essence of his unique sound.
Hurt's guitar playing is nothing short of exceptional, and his soft, melodic voice is a joy to listen to. The album's production is top-notch, with the tracks sounding crisp and clear, despite being recorded over 80 years ago. The album also includes insightful liner notes that provide historical context and background information on each of the songs.
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Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Praying on the Old Camp Ground | 2:39 | |
| Spike Driver Blues | 3:17 | |
| Got The Blues, Can't Be Satisfied | ||
| Louis Collins | 3:2 | |
| Big Leg Blues | 2:54 | |
| Blue Harvest Blues | 2:55 | |
| Candy Man Blues | 2:48 | |
| Stack O'Lee | 2:59 | |
| Got the Blues (Can't Be Satisfied) | 2:54 | |
| Praying On The Old Camp Ground | ||
| Avalon Blues | 3:5 | |
| Blessed Be The Name | ||
| Ain't No Tellin' | 2:58 | |
| Nobody's Dirty Business | 2:56 | |
| Stack O' Lee Blues | ||
| Frankie | 3:28 | |
| Nobody's Dirty Business | ||
| Ain't No Tellin' | ||
| Blessed Be the Name | 2:49 |
Video
Mississippi John Hurt - Ain't No Tellin' (1928 Sessions)
Images
Catalog Numbers
TMR-459Labels
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Formats
- Vinyl
- LP
- Compilation
- 180gm
- Misprint
- Limited Edition
- Maroon Speckled
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Phonographic Copyright (p) | Columbia Records |
| Copyright (c) | Third Man Records, LLC |
| Licensed To | Third Man Records, LLC |
| Engineered At | Endpoint Audio Labs, Inc. |
| Mastered At | Audio Mechanics |
| Lacquer Cut At | Nashville Record Productions |
| Pressed By | Third Man Pressing |
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Art Direction | Nathanio Strimpopulos |
| Compiled By | Bernard MacMahon |
| Editor | Bernard MacMahon |
| Executive-Producer | Jack White , Robert Redford, T Bone Burnett |
| Lacquer Cut By | WG |
| Mastered By | Duke Erikson, Ellis Burman, John Polito, John Tefteller, Nicholas Berg, Peter Henderson |
| Producer | Adam Block, Allison McGourty, Bernard MacMahon, Duke Erikson, Peter Henderson |
| Remastered By | Duke Erikson, John Tefteller, Nicholas Berg, Peter Henderson |
| Transferred By | Nicholas Berg |
| Vocals | Mississippi John Hurt |
| Guitar | Mississippi John Hurt |
Notes
- Remastered using a mix of analog and digital technology.
- Single pocket tip-on jacket with soft touch finish, with black poly-lined inner sleeve.
- Includes an apologize for the outer sleeve misprint. Track B1 was misprinted as A7 in the outer sleeve.
- Track B4 listed as "Got The Blues, Can't Be Satisfied" on the apology letter.
- On the back cover it's listed as "Got The Blues Can't Be Satisfied".
- Artwork © 2017 Third Man Records, LLC. and Lo-Max Records Ltd.
- This compilation ℗ 2017 Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment, under exclusive license to Third Man Records, LLC.
Barcodes
- Barcode: 8 13547 02427 5
- Matrix / Runout (Etched, Runout Side A): TMR-459-A WANT A JOHN DONOTS? [TMP encircled] WG/NRP
- Matrix / Runout (Etched, Runout Side B): TMR-459-B HURTS ... DONUT? [TMP encircled] WG/NRP
About Mississippi John Hurt
Influential country blues singer and guitarist.
Born: 8 March 1893 (exact birth date disputed) in Teoc, Carroll County, Mississippi
Died: 2 November 1966 in Grenada, Mississippi, USA (heart attack)
His first recordings, made for Okeh Records in 1928, were commercial failures, and he continued to work as a farmer. Blues enthusiast located Hurt in 1963 and persuaded him to move to Washington, D.C. He was recorded by the Library of Congress in 1964. This helped further the American folk music revival, which led to the rediscovery of many other bluesmen of Hurt's era. He also went on to record several albums.
Real Name
- John Smith Hurt
Name Vars
- Hurt
- J. Hurt
- J. S. Hurt
- John Hirt
- John Hurt
- John S .Hurt
- John S. Hurt
- John Smith Hurt
- M. J. Hurt
- M.J. Hurt
- M.J.Hurt
- Miss J. Hurt
- Miss. John Hurt
- Missippi John Hurt
- Missisippi John Hurt
- Mississipi John Hurt
- Mississippi John
- Mississippi John S. Hurt
Don't you let my honey catch you here
Don't you let my honey catch you here
He'll kill you dead just sure's you born" -- collected by Howard Odum by 1908
"Don't you let my good girl catch you here. She might shoot you, like' cut 'n starve you too..."
Wow! And they talk about violent rap lyrics...
I've loved John Hurt's playing ever since I saw that famous clip of him playing Spike Driver Blues on Pete Seeger's show. Its mesmerizing to listen to. I spent about 3 months just hammering away on the guitar until I could play it. It opened up a whole new world of acoustic playing to me.