Blind Gary Davis - I Heard the Angels Singing live

[@lucileartaud1762]

Man,you make me cry.What a voice,what a blues....

[@TheLeadSled]

This is what you call a God given talent, the man was truly blessed by the Lord to be able to play and sing like that. RIP Reverend Davis you are home now.

[@nathanael8612]

Amen, God really blessed Gary, he can see now in heaven too.

[@ianclarke1852]

@@nathanael8612 too right

[@zeljkobedenikovic9253]

Pure music This is heavy Blues at it's best 👑👑👑👑👑 Love you Rev God bless you

[@lowdownshakinchill]

aint no one who can touch the Rev

[@Keef335]

I am not a Christian in the usual sense, but this speaks very deeply to me. In all honesty, one of the greatest pieces of music I have ever heard. This performance and composition is absolutely brimming with vibe that speaks of sin, salvation and death. The lyrics can simultaneous be heard as a man rebuking sin and speaking of his salvation, or of a man that knows death is approaching and is attempting to take comfort in his religion, leaning on the hope of salvation and eternal life in the face of an eternity of nothingness. Pure existential angst. Despite the lyrics being about salvation, there is a real darkness to the tune, as though it is in the presence of a great evil. There is something extremely 'off' about it, a real pain that shines through in both the singing, melody and rhythmic sound of the guitar. The guitar work is deceptive, it sounds simple, but is in actual fact layered with syncopation that brings to mind the sound of a mandolin. Some of the licks bring to mind the old bluegrass tune 'Jerusalem Ridge'. His vocal style and power is somehow frightening, there is an urgency and fear to the expression. This man is a true hidden gem, and for a guitar player, an absolute Revelation. This style opens itself up to deeper and deeper appreciation and awe. Truly a religious experience, the power this man possessed.

[@andersbechchristensen9627]

I suggest you now listen to Eric Bibbs version of the song. He just nails it.

[@CasimirLeYeti]

@@andersbechchristensen9627 But who will be, for eternity, the creator of the song?

[@CasimirLeYeti]

I really appreciate your comment, thanks indeed!

[@sylnatmartin6001]

This is the root of the greatest music ever played.With the deepest roots that ever existed.

[@nathanael8612]

Amen

[@gregnormal4]

@kylebalmer3396 Hello!!! How are you doing? Please pardon me for intruding into your privacy but I just wanted to know if you are a fan? Have a great day… Stay Safe

[@SunshineArts]

Hard to believe but I booked Rev Gary Davis for the Giffard Folk Club, wolverhampton, in the late 70s...his driver/minder was Maddy Prior.!..amazing evening...we were spellbound......I also booked Jesse Fuller...and that was the busiest night we ever had at the club!

[@kellylea9724]

he died in '72?

[@mikaelmundelblom8591]

@@kellylea9724 Thats why it is so hard to believe.

[@wanderingsemantics7266]

rip legend your music will live forever thank you. Rev

[@DoubleKingStudio]

I tried to play it. I cried and I shuddered, but this will only become profound to another person if I show Rev Gary Davis playing it.

[@kittycaymeowmeow5400]

im not a really a religious person but i really like this song

[@nocturnalferalguitarist]

Can't get enough of this kindred spirit

[@b.b.9646]

Incredible! My blues mentor Jesse Graves learned from him back in the day. What an incredible guitar player with all of his chord melody voicings plus singing on top of everything. A true master!

[@CarlosAugustoVidigal]

A master of the guitar

[@Altarofdoom]

this is amazing, some of the best music i've heard in a good while

[@stubdo16]

Fantastic stuff. The fact he does not care for superficial niceties on the guitar kind of add to it. The whole thing is more important than sustained notes, clean notes etc. When he goes off on a flight on things like One Day I'll Fly Away are joyous!

[@simonapratt1814]

What a great voice.

[@zamboni1143]

heaviest music there is.

[@dabble778]

Beautiful

[@gregnormal4]

Hello!!! How are you doing? Please pardon me for intruding into your privacy but I just wanted to know if you are a fan? Have a great day… Stay Safe

[@rocker4ever648]

Truly Marvelous

[@SaphirSouenEstherG]

*Rev Gary Davis April 30, 1896 - May 5, 1972* - Shared on Google +, April 30, 2018

[@PeteHowlett]

Masetrful - those bass runs sneaked in. Thank goodness for opposable thumbs.

[@mircovannucchi6600]

The voice of the american roots music ! MV

[@burt5070]

Have mercy…….❤

[@josetshimoa6763]

Down Man i Love it!

[@adrianpartridge5906]

Pure magic

[@CasimirLeYeti]

Real Gospel Blues coming from Piedmont!

[@eduardososaleguiza6971]

Inspirador...

[@tia9331]

👏👏👏 * clapping to this song and jamming 💖💖 *

[@warrenginmartini]

It’s a shame Rev. Gary Davis is not a Rock’n’roll Hall of Fame inductee.Elizabeth Cotten is now an inductee. Why not Gary Davis?

[@randalmcmurphy1893]

massive !!!!!!!!!!!!

[@craigmccauley5807]

Very cool!

[@nicolashoch923]

this reminds me stranger from the doors !

[@KRITHMAN]

i love you man!

[@caneroskar4979]

Receive big like

[@donkathecurious4155]

One day as I was walkin' along I heard the angels singing I heard a voice and I saw no one I heard the angels singing What you reckon he said to me I heard the angels singing Said my sins are forgiven and my soul set free I heard the angels singing Well, the Holy Ghost on fire fell on me You ought to have been there when he fell on me Then I got in the spirit and I began to shout People come a running, miles around People wondering what it was all about Went down in the valley one day just to pray Met old Satan down on my way What you reckon that old rascal said to me He said I was too old to die and too young to pray I went on down, didn't pay no mind what he said Made Satan out a liar and I stayed all day Went down in the valley, fell down on my knees I said, Lord help me if you please One morning soon, just awhile before day One morning soon, just awhile before day One morning soon, just awhile before day I heard the angels singing, I heard the angels singing Down by my bedside I was down on my knees Down by my bedside I was down on my knees Down by my bedside I was down on my knees I heard the angels singing, I heard the angels singing

[@calmrealm4803]

"he said i was too young to die and too old to pray"

[@kenschwinn567]

Thanks

[@ChopinIsMyBestFriend]

Lots of differences in what he actually sings

[@donkathecurious4155]

Sometimes come back here to get inspired

[@RIDETHESUNSHINE]

"The devil knows your name, but calls you by your sin. God knows your sin but calls you by your name." Ricardo Sanchez. . Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. Resist him, steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same sufferings are experienced by your brotherhood in the world.” 1 Peter 5:8-9 NKJV

[@mariemartin3484]

But what if you are one of these or you are living with those roaring lions. Think!

[@RIDETHESUNSHINE]

marie martin “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2 He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters. 3 He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness For His name’s sake. 4 Yea, though I walkthrough the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; For You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. 5 You prepare a tablebefore me in the presence of my enemies; You anoint my head with oil; My cup runs over. 6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me All the days of my life; And I will dwell in the house of the Lord Forever.” The 23rd PsalmA Psalm of David. Stay the course...

[@YELLOWNITA]

Great!

[@shipdog6]

😎 thanks #middaybluesbreak

[@pjk]

Who is more powerful than the Rev?

[@rodneypayne5124]

Check out Eric Bibb doing this song also on KZbin

[@SumanDuarahabcdefis6]

The reverend...*!

[@amoruzz]

👍👍

[@_Help_Me_Jebus]

Was reading about Davis and how he would give guitar lessons to folk in his front room. Stinking the spot out with the white owls that were constantly hanging out tye side of his mouth and waiting for the que that his wife had gone before playing stuff like cocaine blues. I really wish I'd the opportunity to learn from him in person

[@seanconlon2408]

David Bromberg was one of his students.

[@RAMLIA1]

❤️❤️❤️

[@dang2443]

Why is the camera stuck on his fingers for so long?

[@MJ-ix7wm]

For people like me just trying to play like the Rev. Mr. Davis.

[@MJ-ix7wm]

But I can't... so? I'll keep watching. Be well.

[@davisworth5114]

@@MJ-ix7wm You can get this lesson from Steffan Grossman. I was blessed to play with Gary Davis in 1971, just a year before he passed. RIP Rev. Gary Davis.

[@MJ-ix7wm]

Really far out. I'm 42 but the Rev... Wow, hes like a superhero. You won't forget that I bet. 👍

[@evansgate]

any one happen to know the tuning?

[@banjochris]

Standard, key of E minor. All but one of the Rev.'s tunes are in standard. Whistlin' Blues is the exception.

[@ennbee2051]

"Open tunings is cheating"

[@stevemoore1727]

Say No To The devil.

[@crypticcystic]

if anyone knows the tabs to this, please direct me the right way

[@davisworth5114]

Steffan Grossman Music

[@jimparsons639]

The whole song is based on only 3 chords. C-E minor-b7-

[@crypticcystic]

@@jimparsons639 wow i totally forgot i wrote this comment, thanks a lot for pulling through!

[@farnandogastonpenas3217]

Me da sed

[@derekmtheriault]

#ugottalisten2b4udie Went on down didn’t pay no mind what he said. Made Satan out a liar and I stayed all day.

[@GandalfsPipe]

Oh oh, I’m the 666th like...

[@dalvoenriquescarpa]

I love those gospel songs sung by black people more than the black people like it themselves.