Eric Bibb - Better Times Will Come

Eric Bibb does a singular version of this universal song for the Better Times Project! From Janis: I can’t remember the first time I met Eric; I do know that my parents were huge fans of Leon Bibb, Eric’s father, so it was a double joy when we all three met up at the Vancouver Folk Festival years ago. I had a wonderful time at the Bluebird Cafe with Eric and Danny Flowers, but hadn’t been in touch much since he moved to Sweden. Still, when I asked for help, he and his wife Ulrika came running - or rather, recording. At the end of his video, he says some lovely things about the song and my work. It literally brought me to tears.
About that banjo, from Eric himself: “I’ve played it on an old Vega six-string banjo, which I bought years ago at Umanov’s down on Bleecker street. Mattie told me it might have once belonged to Rev. Davis, who used to borrow Janis' big Martin, I’m told.” (And yes, Rev. Gary Davis did indeed love to play on Janis' big Martin D-18.)
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[@andrearenee7845]

I love this... Thank Janis. Beautiful music.

[@Northwestshenanigans]

He's right! It lifts my heart everytime I hear it. Never too many versions!

[@nathanwildthorn6919]

Eric, Janis, thank you, and Happy New Year to you both! 😊❤

[@livingoutsidethebubble]

So enjoying singing and playing along with you. Lovely! Thank you

[@kinsley7777]

that was beautiful

[@msantos7755]

This is such a beautiful song and a soothing rendition!

[@user-mh4ex6jy5p]

Wonderful!! Thank you so much and a Happy New Year! Annie from Germany

[@debbiebrunetti9228]

Happy new year 🎉✌️🥳

[@captainsnarge2668]

God bless this man 😊

[@Newspirit1111]

Amén 😅

[@janetbradshaw4119]

Love this! Happy New Year from Ontario, Canada.

[@Newspirit1111]

Happy new year , from Chile. 🇨🇱

[@qanugvabonecollector3945]

HappyNewYear ❤

[@davidtoddsingleton]

Hey Janice...big fan and shania twain pianist and producer here

[@rhonmc2782]

I'm all out of hope for any better times😢

[@Newspirit1111]

Cree en nuestro Padre Celestial, nunca pierdas la esperanza, un hijo de Dios siempre tiene esperanza y fe