Sweet Home Chicago

Macyn Taylor playing Johnny Shines' version of "Sweet Home Chicago" written by Robert Johnson. Played on a Petros Baroque Parlor Guitar (unplugged).

[@luiscannon8808]

Its great that some young people are singing and playing the blues, there is hope for the world yet.

[@dontaylor7315]

Her guitar work is always good but on Robert Johnson it's even better, and I love the way her voice comes to life when she sings the blues.

[@romeocharlie]

Very bluesy old school performance. The best version I've found.

[@Brembelia]

It's wonderful to see the young ones carrying on this music. Remember: This is true American music. The Country & Western stuff was imported as "folk music" in the mid 1800's from the United Kingdom; therefore it is basically evolved English music, but Blues was born right here in America. It is our true music, and it's just great to see the young ones embrace it and play it so well. (Great job, Macyn!)

[@chinto50]

well said.. I started listening to clapton, and guys like him who dug back to the old days and "punched it up" a bit.. then when I discovered the original authors of this music I fell in love.. Love this girls version of the tune.. love her fingerpicking.. and if you dont play.. that is complicated stuff.. thumb and index are operating independently.. thumb plays bass and index plays melody.. Keep the faith young lady.. keep the faith.. well done indeed

[@MrThedonhead]

Didn’t blues come from Africa?

[@Johnny-mp2ew]

@@MrThedonhead African americans, yes.

[@mikeb9569]

I'm inclined to believe that C&W was a hybrid mix of English /Irish folk tunes and American blues. There are plenty of blues notes (flattened thirds and sevenths) in all American music. This very talented artist makes me happy with her embrace of this music.

[@HarryMac1]

True American music is the songs of the native tribes who were displaced by the white settlers. The blues were imported from Africa.

[@murph5438]

Great stuff --- she can play --- she can sing ---- blues are forever

[@joeh6236]

As a Chicagoan and Blues fan Well Done You Lady you make Robert Johnson Proud !

[@DonPolarek]

I absolutely love the robert johnson pose in the beginning

[@haroldsteinblatt2567]

Great catch

[@garydupuis]

Robert Johnson is one of my heroes, and you did this song true justice...kudos

[@Baci302]

Girl, you done killed it old school. Respect.

[@Brembelia]

I couldn't agree with you more. She slammed it right straight into the pocket!

[@bradyorr8450]

what key is she playing this in ? and can we get her to tab ?

[@markhovel9837]

I think it's the key of e. looks like it to me.

[@deltachord8990]

Yes, key of E.

[@GypsyBlws]

You must be fun at parties.

[@Faithhop3love2]

Wow that is fantastic. Fist acoustic blues in ages to completely captivate me. Loved it.

[@hardluckwillie]

AWESOME. This is why the blues will live forever.

[@nigelcaller7075]

Love this, especially all the verses, could listen to this version all day- great job

[@Sdmanny_boy]

I'm open-mouthed, you play a lot and sings too. I impressed!!!! You're smile is beautiful.

[@rmeperry]

Top class rendition -many thanks for posting

[@petergallant1421]

Just wonderful .It's playing like this that reignites my passion for the raw gritty acoustic sound.Bravo!!

[@looperkingjensen7022]

This is freakin` awesome.. I am an old time blues musician and this is gorgeous guitarplay and beautiful singing. GO GIRL!!

[@art4life691]

YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That's the blues I love it well done!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@avatar90404]

It is so gratifying to see that one of our national treasures, the blues, will live on....LOVE the guitar!

[@joaquinodriozola4963]

This has to be the best acoustic version on youtube. Thank you for such a gift!!

[@pmadamson]

Really enjoyed this. Robert Johnson is the model for so many songs and this demonstrates his writing skill as it is so well played in the true spirit of Blues.

[@danaosmilie9678]

Thank you for this great cover , playing and singing. Really GREAT!

[@oldjoeclarke.]

Gotta be one of the best versions I have heard and the tone of the guitar along with the excellent picking is something else.

[@jeffsorg7682]

Fantastic, soulful talent. I admire your musical choices. Always enjoy your music and thanks for sharing It. It gives pleasure to many ears.

[@ClericusVagans67]

Excellent rendition. Very old blues school. Right feeling.Congratulations.

[@nickgoogle4525]

Thanks Macyn for sharing this and all the other recordings which I am really enjoy from you! I'm always touched by your music. :-)

[@TheFlameTop]

Oh my , wow ! Whgen you opened up with your vocals and delivered the entire package you sent chills through me ! You vibrato effect was spot on erily so !!! Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your stellar offering of Bob !!!!!!!

[@gangnamstylegrandpa6352]

Thank You , love listening to Macyn . The finger picker that one in a million !

[@DiNinaSound]

Loving this!! so great 🙌🏽✨🎼

[@groundpounder8855]

Killed it no words to truly express!

[@ashleyelmaya4292]

Superbly performed and really very much like the original Robert Johnson version, definitely not the easier version that I do lol. Well done and thanks for sharing.

[@johndennis5182]

very cool, and very cool guitar wow.

[@jerryfrugoli3339]

You make that sound so sweet.... I thank you from the bottom of my chicago heart....I now live outside the city of Chicago (born 1962] love the blues) but close enough to drive or take the train in to the city for a dose of the blues.... not many folks deliver the blues like you these days.... it’s nice to hear you and know your going to keep the really deep blues alive!

[@philallard986]

In addition to your amazing talents and sensibilities, that is a very fine use of the color blue.

[@mrmojorising-]

Man this is just awesome!

[@darrellepp7747]

I am impressed with your guitar playing. You are an awesome player. Loved it

[@brinkhost]

Macyn hope you keep on doing what you do and don't listen to those nitpickers. There's always people who've never been performing or had no schooling at all in this field thinking they know it all. An no-one is too young to sing the blues. If Clapton, Gary Moore, Mick Jagger and many others doing blues would have listened to comments like that he'd never became world famous! I'm happy to see young people doing blues! About time! As far as I'm concerned a 5 star performance.

[@ipolson]

Absolutely right. The untalented always have something to say about the very talented. It is usually bitterness or extreme jealousy. It certainly isn't musical knowledge. She should come to the UK, because there is a huge demand for people like her over here. One appearance on 'Later' would make her in the UK, as it did for Amelda May

[@Samandrosajonesar]

Rudy Brinkman this young lady is going places.

[@halcyon1030]

ipolson I know this from visiting with a very quiet and humble bluesman from New Orleans. Funny thing here in the states is that Blacks under about 50 years old dont care for the blues legends or the music. It was back when Blacks were being kept down and , now today's music with no talent is a better thing to be proud of. Other than their wife and sisters and daughters -its Bitches and whores and bling and dope. Hating on your country and shooting other blacks is all the rage. Now that's progress worthy of shaking your ass about and blaming someone else for a life of misery.

[@Samandrosajonesar]

You are soooooo right Henry Wilson. That is how it is nowadays. Have a great weekend.

[@shaner1001]

Great

[@bluesandtrouble]

Great voice and performance. Thank you for sharing.

[@1viva]

What a Beeeautiful Parlor and so well played. great singing! Thank you. :-)

[@sampsonwilcox9184]

Truly fantastic!

[@bluesman9344]

Loved it!!!!!

[@sandra.wonderfulduetbull6469]

One fine job. We need to hear more from you. You go girl. 🇺🇸🕊🎚🙏🥀

[@clonwolkowin]

I love it!!! Great version!!!

[@guitarlawyer75]

Amazing performance. And this acoustic is like a guitar of my dreams (one of those I've always wished to have)

[@PoppaBlue59]

Very nice! Thanks for posting, and keep 'em comin'. Cheers from Texas.

[@enioscato5649]

Wonderful song and performance! Keep on! Greetings from Brazil

[@Tomnotbo]

This is wonderful. Just right and right on .

[@sethginsburg6698]

Fine performance! Keep up the tradition of the music! I also like how your performance demonstrates that the beauty of any worthy tradition is that it grows to include people of many ethnicities.

[@frankhurn9055]

This is Awesome Macyn ... Love your Blues on your Parlor Guitar ... Also, some great Blues Singing in this!

[@jjcardon4205]

Very good job, everytime happy to listen your music.

[@tom4v52]

You're really doing justice to a legendary song.. wonderful !

[@kennethgnielsen]

Really nice. Pleasant to listen to and authentic style. Love it!

[@torb2904]

Astonishing. Very well played

[@gwayne11000]

First time i heard you was today ,and i guarantee that i will be hearing a whole lot more. Love it.

[@Ledzepfan88]

That was awesome!!!

[@petergolding2591]

Really great. Killer blues, killer smile.

[@andrebanville2343]

Back for moar!! Love it.

[@babbalouie3166]

Amazing talent. Keep going. And we'll keep listening. Great job.

[@vpertoso]

Very nice. Enjoyed that immensely.

[@basto40]

Really like it !!!!!! Keep on rolling!!!!!! Thanks! Best regards from France....

[@thmpick]

Better late then never I suppose. Great job! Enjoyed it a heck of a lot! Thanks

[@eckertman]

Great song. Thanks for posting. Love the hat.

[@odinfireful]

Love it and the Hat is a nice touch !!

[@sbingham1979]

I am impressed. You give me hope that if I worked hard at it, I might someday be able to play this kind of Robert Johnson-style complex picking: because I love it. Great job!

[@foodforthefaithful]

Wonderful Macyn! I so look forward to hearing more from you!

[@jcherrie78]

I enjoyed this song and your cheeky smile at the finish.

[@BigredApril1951]

Fan-damn-tastic!!! I love how you give us a wee smile at the end of your videos! I actually look forward to them as much as the music!! And...COOL hat!!

[@black1brahman]

Beautiful!!!!

[@DaMonk47]

Johnson is NOT easy to play. The man had Huge hands. Girl you did him right. The hat is a nice touch. Thanks for sharing it with us

[@nhujyhgt]

Good job! Even Robert Johnson would congratulate you.

[@richardpeej]

You nailed this so beautifully ...loved it.

[@Brandtstifter1]

That's the spirit! I love it!!

[@piniped]

Wow. Of all the SHC versions I've seen on KZbin, THIS is the best.

[@rocketpost1]

NIcely done Macyn. You have an authentic touch and you play very well.

[@souvanlasy]

Thanks for sharing this moment ... :-)

[@roberttempleton1728]

nicely done ma'am. and what a surprise to get such a tone out of such a small guitar. thanks for the treat.

[@moreykanner4781]

Cried like a child when I saw this. This young woman honors the genre. Must warm Rory Block's heart...

[@bludav1]

Loved it!

[@andreaandrea9674]

So Great BLUES!!! Thank you!

[@kilimandjaromusic]

Great, you gave me thrill. The thrill is not gone!

[@jayarnbert6137]

Good Lord.........This is lovely....wonderful voice .....haunting.............she sure plays well too!

[@wagnerduro]

Girl, i see and see and i come back here to see you playing for looong time yet... Years.. And always amazing me

[@andrewfyakim525]

Great job! you nailed it!

[@joannetaylor1564]

That was an impressive rendition, Johnson is so difficult to play and your voice matches the song so well. I would pay to see you play.....lovely parlour guitar also!

[@pedraoculta]

Awesome! Hugs from Brazil!

[@Tuddley3]

I'm speechless once again!!!!!

[@wagnerduro]

Always re listen re listen re listen always! i love this a lot

[@SlowhandDan1]

Great Stuff. You'll go far for sure! Enjoy the ride!

[@d.cypher2920]

wow, really nice ..... nice guitar as well. thanks for sharing

[@955rocket]

Excellent, loved it.

[@mols-studio9031]

Outstanding performance. Your blues sounds great!

[@KeithMoonbeat]

This made my day , young lady . brilliant .

[@bigb1809]

Absolutely beautiful playing and singing

[@volska1816]

Sweet version . Great playing

[@zeepoch2879]

Great work ! a nice part of RJ's soul is in your heart

[@thedemolicious]

That’s great. You sound awesome 👏🏼

[@larslindgren1775]

Great Stuff, Miss Taylor. love the guitar too. AND the Trilby!

[@iloveyouemily]

God, that was just wonderful !!!!! Thanks for posting.

[@knimehkrid]

Blues with a feeling, just love to hear you sing and play! Greetings from Holland!

[@mojopiment4836]

Superb, beautiful.......sang very well indeed.........greetings from the France

[@pixiepqueen]

this is fabulous xxx