There are plenty of guys that know how to sing the blues, but there are only a few women who have really taken the time and done their homework about the Delta Blues. One of these women, and a mighty good guitarist to boot, is Rory Block. Rory has come back on the scene in an explosive way, having studied up on the blues icon Robert Johnson and spent some quality time learning from the Mississippi Delta blues musicians while they were still on this earth. I collected a few performance videos featuring some great covers of the old classic blues songs, and one video about the story behind the Rory Block original tune, “Lovin’ Whiskey.” I sure enjoyed all the videos and hope you will too.
We’ll start out with the classic “Terraplane Blues” performed by the great Rory Block. Check it out at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nmR0_epz5OQ.
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Rory wrote a great tune called “Lovin’ Whiskey,” which is about loving a man who’d rather love the drink. Enjoy this short back story about the song and a little more about Rory at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JGR9RkWM8dU.
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Lastly, Rory covers one of the most iconic Robert Johnson songs out there. Enjoy her rendition of “Crossroads Blues” at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aaK4x7TLQ3E.
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I hope you enjoyed hearing from Rory Block as much as I did. She’s definitely studied up on the great Robert Johnson and many other classic Mississippi Delta blues musicians. There’s more coming your way at Blues Guitar Unleashed, so stay tuned.
Thanks,
Griff
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Bought her “how to play delta blues” vinyl(yes thirty three and a third!) some thirty years ago. What a legend!!
I love Blues Music, especially from the Mississippi Delta region. This lady is very good and with one guitar she makes a four lady band stand out.
Never saw this style of picking before, but then I are country. I like the style a lot. How about some stuff on playing with the slide. My left had is crippled and it is hard for me to chord. Take care Griff!
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