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Ry Cooder, Tone, and Imagery

[tweetmeme source=”jjdanz” only_single=false service=ow.ly] Dig this version of Woodie Guthrie’s Vigilante Man by Ry Cooder. Cooder is probably best remembered these days for his work on the Crossroads soundtrack and The Buena Vista Social Club. I could tell you that he rips it up, but you can watch for yourself. Enjoy the how the tone …

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Enjoy It While You Can

[tweetmeme source=”jjdanz” only_single=false service=bit.ly] [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ytVww5r4Nk0&feature=related] Just cruising through some blues on YouTube and came across Skip James playing Crow Jane. Someday baby you know you got to die …so enjoy all the things about your life, good and bad as they happen. And it doesn’t hurt to carry a large satchel of humility. Because when …

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A little inspiration on a dreary day

I love this guy. No matter how I’m feeling, Patrick Sweany always brings me up. He’s the effin’ best, not to mention nice as hell. Go out and buy his stuff. Now. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RkTgrkll05A] This post is inspired by author Robert K. Lewis, known poster of great traditional blues. I’ll be posting more blues in the …

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