Characteristically, his singing was harsh, including shouted phrases, and his vivid slide guitar replies featured heavy amplifier reverberation. Although he may have not been a master musician, he had raw emotion. Im gonna get up in the mornin i believe ill dust my broom im gonna get up in the mornin i believe ill dust my broom girlfriend the black man you. Overview v biography v discography v songs v credits v related v. Watch the music video and discover trivia about this classic pop song now. Elmore james versionsedit several versions of it hurts me too were recorded in the 1940s and 1950s, including those by stick mcghee and big bill broonzy. Playing via spotify playing via youtube playback options. The uptempo blues of shake your money maker and one way out exude energy. Dust my broom was written by robert johnson in 1936 and originally titled, i believe ill dust my broom. Elmore james dust my broom elmore james on allmusic. For his contributions to music, james was inducted into the rock and roll hall of fame in 1992. I cant be satisfied muddy waters, rollin stone muddy waters, i am the wolf howlin wolf, down in the bottom howlin wolf, dust my broom elmore james, shake your moneymaker elmore james. The songs origin begins with composer robert johnson under its full title, i believe ill dust my broom. Lockwood was the next to record it in 1948 for mercury.
This cd gives you a glimpse of that electric emotion. The song has become a blues standard, with numerous renditions by a variety of. Listen free to elmore james dust my broom dust my broom, gotta find my baby. Notes part 17 of the dutch version of the blues collection barcode and other identifiers rights society. When jordan was piloting a helicopter while on quaaludes. Robert johnson i believe ill dust my broom lyrics genius.
Dust my broom elmore james blues slide guitar lesson. Aug 21, 2012 in this video lesson, i will show you an open g version of an elmore james classic lick much like the dust my broom lick. The song dust my broom can be traced back to robert johnsons i believe ill dust my broom from 1936, and to even earlier sources. Watch the video for dust my broom from elmore jamess the complete fire and enjoy sessions part 1 for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. James slide guitar adaptation of johnsons triplet figure has been identified as one of the most famous. Dust my broom is a blues standard originally recorded as i believe ill dust my broom by robert johnson, the mississippi delta blues singer and guitarist, on november 23, 1936 in san antonio, texas. Dust my broom play on spotify dust my broom play on youtube dust my broom. James slide guitar adaptation of johnsons triplet figure has been identified as one of the most famous blues guitar riffs and has inspired many rock performers. To play this blues classic youll need to tune your guitar to open d. Johnson recorded the tune for the vocalion label in 1937, and his stepson robert jr.
Elmore james was inducted into the rock and roll hall of fame in 1992 as an early influence inductee. As a blues standard, it has been covered by many artists. Try disabling any ad blockers and refreshing this page. Dust my broom by elmore james dust my broom by elmore james. The song was originally released on 78 rpm format as vocalion 03475, arc 70481 and conqueror 8871. However, elmore james 1951 recording as dust my broom made it the classic as we know it, according to blues historian gerard herzhaft. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet.
Much of the song is played with a slide on your pinky finger 4th finger. Im getting up soon in the morning i believe ill dust my broom im getting up soon in the morning i believe ill dust my broom i quit the best girl im loving now my. Elmore james dust my broom free guitar backing track. He was known as king of the slide guitar and was noted for his use of loud amplification and his stirring voice. I will show you an open g version of an elmore james classic lick much like the dust my broom lick. Download on amazon dust my broom play on apple music. Mavis tells alonzo that he should play more like elmore james as she makes breakfast, he tells her that he. Revered for his dust my broom riff, the biggest slide guitarist in postwar blues was a major link between traditional delta and modern chicago blues. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as described in our cookie policy. Dust my broom is a blues standard originally recorded as i believe ill dust my. Listen free to elmore james dust my broom dust my broom, gotta find my. Nov 01, 2008 mix elmore james dust my broom youtube. Sep 24, 2015 provided to youtube by sony music entertainment dust my broom elmore james shake your moneymaker. Elmore james elmore brooks, richland, mississippi, 27th january 1918 chicago.
Provided to youtube by sony music entertainment dust my broom elmore james shake your moneymaker. Provided to youtube by the orchard enterprises dust my broom elmore james the complete fire and enjoy recordings. Big jon atkinson with marty dodson, troy sandow and danny michel at the san diego blues festival, sunday, september 7, 2014. Elmore james is one of the greatest bluesmen of all time.
Dust my broom as recorded by elmore james from the 1992 album elmore james. It hurts me too is a song written by tampa red and made famous by elmore james in 1957. The history of elmore james, and blues after hours. Tomatos dust my broom collects some of the last recordings of elmore james career, including baby please set a date, the sky is crying, done somebody wrong, and shake your moneymaker. Rollin and tumblin, anna lee, fine little mama, and one way out are some of the other highlights of. Check out dust my broom by elmore james on amazon music. Album a rage in harlem music from the film licensed to youtube by wmg, sme on behalf of warner records label.
Provided to youtube by the orchard enterprises dust my broom elmore james dust my broom. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. Dust my broom by elmore james on amazon music unlimited. Not all of james best songs are here, and there is really no reason to choose this cd rather than the superb, wellannotated rhino disc, but thats not to. Elmore james elmore brooks, richland, mississippi, 27th january 1918 chicago, illinois, 24th may 1963 was an american blues singer and guitarist. How to play dust my broom by elmore james slide guitar. Provided to youtube by the state51 conspiracy dust my broom elmore james person to person. Albums include dust my broom catfish blues, the sky is crying. As is expected, james incendiary slide guitar cuts through every track. James recorded many versions or variations of the song in the years to follow, and it became a required repertoire number. Arguably, this is one of the most famous slide guitar licks ever played.
Elmore james january 27, 1918 may 24, 1963 was an american blues guitarist, singer, songwriter and bandleader. Notes issue 17 of the uk version of the blues collection. Elmore james and the broom dusters dust my blues youtube. Annieville introduces you to elmore james dust my broom, elmores classic blues song from the 1950s. His mostpraised work began in 1958 and included the slow blues songs. Nov 08, 2014 provided to youtube by the orchard enterprises dust my broom elmore james dust my broom.
Based on an old country saying, it refers to broom dusting as making a new start in life. The very best of elmore james pony elmore james on allmusic 2004. Music profile for elmore james, born 27 january 1918. James was born fifty miles north of jackson not to be confused with another richland just south of jackson. Dust my broom elmore james blues slide guitar lesson youtube. Sep 11, 2014 big jon atkinson with marty dodson, troy sandow and danny michel at the san diego blues festival, sunday, september 7, 2014.
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