If Homesick James wrote one true classic it was Got To Move, covered by Elmore and Fleetwood Mac* to name but two, and he probably recorded it about 400 times throughout his outrageously long career**, but if there's one version which just nails it, it's this live take from 1978 which is a fucking lesson in how to fucking rock the bottleneck, especially give that he was around 70 when he pulled this particular rabbit out of the hat. 70 years old and he still just killed. Listen and learn kids, and by kids I mean all of you who think you know how to play the Blues after playing along to yr SRV or (lord fucking preserve us) White Stripes*** records, you really fucking don't.
Homesick James - Got To Move
*When they was good, i.e. when Peter Green and Jeremy Spencer were up front.
**Depending on which date of birth you choose to believe he was between 94 and 101 when he died, and the fucker played live at least once a week right up until his death. What a man. The proper Homesick article will turn up soon, this should keep you going 'til then.
***Jack White isn't a bad guitarist, but he can't play slide for shit. Don't argue with me on this one, you will lose. Badly.
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*When they was good, i.e. when Peter Green and Jeremy Spencer were up front.
ReplyDeleteSo why is there still a 'Best of Fleetwood Mac' Stevie-era CD in your flat? Hmm?
You know why. Because I needed a beermat. Duh.
ReplyDeleteBusted!
ReplyDeleteI've him and Snooky on the Mp3 player since you started this business a few weeks ago.