Geeshie Wiley - Last Kind Word Blues

[@p.migliacci]

All those years and I still love this video. I hope life is treating you with the same care you lavish on the music you used to play. We will never meet, but, for the little it's worth, know this: you have made an enormous difference in my life. Thank you so very much.

[@SaintierSet]

Absolutely haunting! I hope you are well wherever this finds you

[@neurofire]

She captures the essence of the original. Overlay a scratchy 78rpm effect and it's suddenly 1927 all over again. So good.

[@DallasSuttles]

This is the best cover of this song I've ever heard. It's amazing. It's sad this channel seems dead. So much talent.

[@TNT-km2eg]

Joker

[@reallivebluescat]

Lyrics: The last kind words my daddy said to me Lord, the last kind words my daddy said to me If I die, if I die in the German war I want you to send my body, send it to my mother, Lord If I get killed, if I get killed, dont you bury my soul I prefer you leave me out, let the buzzards eat me whole When you see me comin', cross the rich man's field If I don't bring you flour, Im gonna bring you bolted meal I went to the depot, I looked up at the sun Cried some train don't come, gonna be some walkin' done The last word mama told me, just before she died Lord, precious daughter, don't you be so wild The Mississippi river, you know it's deep and wide I can stand right here, see my babe on the other side What you do to me baby, it never gets outta me I hope to see you when I cross that deep blue sea

[@alexwatson3142]

Excellent, best cover ive heard of this, true to the original, heavy.

[@prehistoricturtlesaurus5309]

Every once in a while i have to listen to this, then the original, then this one again; then the original turned up really loud... her vibrato and picking makes this really unique while faithful to the original; killer.

[@stellalush4547]

Christine, where are you these days? I would buy EVERYTHING you record. You are an amazing talent, I am totally hooked on the way you sing and play.

[@SD-ft5xj]

I always come back to this

[@FabianBom]

This is a staggeringly good cover !

[@thebrazilianatlantis165]

Thanks to Ami in Israel for suggesting this song to Christine. You were right, Ami.

[@ktwang986]

This is wonderful, so moving. Thank you kindly.

[@fmazzar]

so rich and worthwhile.....should be the number one song in the nation

[@EliezerPennywhistler]

+fmazzar Who said it wasn't?

[@PrinceWesterburg]

Why did you stop uploading? You're great

[@photojournalists]

I've seen various recordings of this, but this one captures the original the most for me.

[@FlaschDJ]

I’ve watched 7,237 videos on KZbin. This is the best one. The original recording, by Geechie Wiley, is absolutely stunning. Although I’d respect somebody who didn’t like it, I’d be dumbfounded. Anyway, IPlayBanjoNow’s (IPBN’s) rendition takes the wind out of me. I play guitar. I sing. I love acoustic blues. But THIS video is a masterpiece. IPBN’s rendition shakes me, to my core. She got the guitar part right. The vocal right. OMG! What a great video. Damn this is good!

[@johnsayles4316]

Often the most talented are also the most tortured.

[@danieldeveau]

Great job. Not only did you find one of the most significant blues songs of that generation - you sang the hell out of it. Geeshie would be proud. Hell, I'm proud.

[@blindbonder]

Absolutely gorgeous! I don't think there is anyone else out there today who could capture the haunting beauty of that song as well as you. I also love your skip james and robert wilkins covers. With great admiration and appreciation, Ami, Israel.

[@FlaschDJ]

Baffling how somebody could cover this classic so amazingly. Kudos! Kudos.

[@keeponpainting]

Still listening in 2022. I hope you come back one day, you have a truly amazing gift.

[@spencerjones1928]

By far th best vince Gerhie. Extraordinary.

[@aaronb1472]

If I could play this well, I wouldn't bother doing my ironing either.

[@19james77]

she's so good

[@19james77]

in fact..... she's so good, i'd be happy to do her laundry :)

[@pilate2012]

She was just about to do that. She only picked up the guitar for a second, and hours later she finally put it back down lol

[@mikegriffiths3440]

hahahahaha! nice bants Aron

[@offeringstothehierophant9971]

I was going to say a true artist doesn't care if there is bulshit in the background

[@BenjaminMcFadden-c1n]

I'm so glad that a younger, modern woman is honoring someone of a past generation. You are so cool! I'm just watching your finger picking and hearing your absolutely brilliant singing. Love your.

[@MrEdchristin]

one of the greatest blues performances ever

[@messiahsez]

Your playing is not only expert but soulful. Wonderful.

[@SISTEREDNA]

Girl, you had me in tears!!! Your voice and playing of that song, is haunting and beautiful. God bless, You!

[@EingeborenerVollblutmischling]

What a bluesy one! 🤗 Killed me.

[@robsmyth6159]

That's great, Geeshie could never have imagined it would live on like this. Hope you're still playing and singing somewhere.

[@ianwalkerdownland]

You never fudge your way like many on utube who try to play beyond their ability.Very precise and beautifully timed with, voice to match.

[@tillchristopherkamradt8987]

wooooow!!! pure fire my lady!!!! god bless your hands and voice!!!

[@mozzzca]

So stunning. So heartbreaking performance. You are a true Artist. Thanks for keeping this song alive.

[@marygrimes5807]

This amazing player captures the essence of the blues better than anyone else that I have heard, both porch picker and professional.

[@leeseymour305]

Wonderful, haunting, perfect.

[@newstart49]

Wow- out of the past to the present. Best I've heard.

[@Jide0001]

That music must be almost a century old. Listening and watching was eerie. I wonder what Geeshie would think.

[@weehoo]

My word! Tripped over this, and geez, am I impressed! What is better than a beautiful woman that has a beautiful voice AND plays guitar as beautifully? I wish you lived next door!

[@Tootufftocry]

wow keep it up sending her best regards from California and we love you

[@benthejrporter]

A great rendition of a lovely old song. Thanks.

[@offisk]

Excellent technique.and fine vocal style. Thank you for sharing.

[@mcadder]

Wow! Fantastic! Greetz from Sweden.

[@antonmikofsky2073]

I heard/ saw Miss John Hurt, Son House in the Oberlin concert 1965. Recordings of both have been issued.

[@MrKidneypie]

It is wonderful to hear this unforgettable song in a fine clear tone.

[@thomasvendetti3742]

Excellent! And what a blue song. Thank you for sharing.

[@snakepit101]

That laundry aint gonna fold itself. So good!

[@ihspan6892]

Wonderful! Really and truly!

[@GarColga]

Help, I can't stop watching this!

[@chrishartz2397]

Great rendition of a classic yet little known Blues Woman 🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶❤

[@bluesriderDF]

Oh Sister Where Art Thou? What an amazing vibe captured here. I love it.

[@Hhenriette]

great cover!! beautiful done.

[@nubbins40]

Absolutely nails this classic folk song. A great rendition!

[@TractorCountdown]

Exceptional, both playing and vocal. Felt transported.

[@stefgalaga4974]

Ma chanson préférée !!! Elle est merveilleusement jouée et interprétée !!! Cela met le frisson ! Bravo !!!! Please ! Je rêve de la jouer à la guitare 🤩🤩🤩 Un tuto please !!!!!!!!!!!

[@ArtfulDodgerM]

godamned sweet voice! Heres to hoping to see you across that deep blue sea-----haha it never gets outta me! Jesus....

[@25pappy]

I can feel my fingers get sliced up on this song, oh beautiful bloody tips

[@scaredypicker]

Had to listen to it again straight away. Breathtakingly good

[@Leesh420]

This is one badass cover lady!!! LOVE it!

[@floriansonntag8291]

know that song by a robert crumb documentary, now looked for it here and i stumbled bout you vid. as a german this song touches me because of our history which is a sad chapter. that very nice played, touching! lovely greez from germany. florian

[@TartanRose95]

this is incredible

[@dethyprlps9020]

Beautiful. You've captured her unique phrasing and haunting voice. Absolutely lovely.

[@Crawenx]

Came across this tune while watching the documentary Crumb. It instantly made an impression. Love your version of it.

[@Norm7264]

Her singing and playing are perfect, her phrasing is impeccable and completely natural. And so, in the authentic tradition of the blues singer, she came out of nowhere, recorded a few gems on YT, and vanished without a trace. I believe there were rumors that she had sold her soul to the devil. Little is known about her. She leaves her legion fans hungry for more, but it is not to be.

[@TNT-km2eg]

You tone deaf ?

[@Norm7264]

@@TNT-km2eg no, I hear your tone perfectly! Wishing you a long, happy and prosperous life.

[@Barthali]

She quit playing and become a farmer.

[@indianaj0sh]

@@Barthali also very much in the tradition of old blues singers! I'm friends with her on Facebook and she's witty, funny, politically astute, and seems very uninterested in even discussing music anymore. Definitely an interesting person!

[@stefgalaga4974]

Magnifique !!!!!!🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩 Un tuto pleaaaaaaase 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@Dippides]

I'm glad you learned it, I'm glad I heard it.

[@TheGibsongal]

Nice work, Christine. Good musical choices.

[@yournamehere6719]

Chills. So very well done.

[@cheeryble]

Wonderful song wonderfully done....

[@brecknichols]

Greetings from Dallas, Texas. Brilliant!!!

[@vinniedurrant]

Quite creative for a blues song , never heard of it before I like it.

[@jimallen8]

Extraordinarlily well done!

[@chrisonabuffalo5485]

That was wonderful....soulful...

[@chrisonabuffalo5485]

please don't let this be your last kind words banjo...worlds a little darker without your soulful love....

[@taylorbad]

Thanks, I enjoyed your performance.

[@triptoheaveandho]

real nice job here on this obscure traditional country blues... best to ya darlin you got the feelin fer sure

[@Cronos-ms3pw]

Shivers blues momma, shivers to the bone.

[@omusic9404]

just perfect. why you dont have a record contract its unbelieveable. love it. thank you.

[@Baalhabait]

good song, good singing, good playing, good looking, I'm more than satisfied. Thanks

[@umajone]

God I miss you

[@MajorTomIL]

Do you know her? I've been coming back to her videos many times in the past few years and I've been wondering why she hasn't uploaded anything. Hope she is well.

[@paulhigbie2040]

Man! You could not have done this better!

[@zHumanfactor]

The best thing about your cover is you captured the spirit and emotions of Wiley's song.

[@clutch1141]

I look at what you're playing while you're singing and it cramps my brain

[@dmcnare]

Thank you so much for recording this! Probably like a lot of people, the first time I heard this song was in the movie Crumb, and it left me stunned. I assumed it would have to remain a reproduction from a scratchy 78 but you brought it back to life.

[@tdb517]

This is absolutely perfect.

[@KOLDBLU3ST33L]

Nicely done...blues-on baby, blues. on.

[@jeffzade7692]

You have such a matte, beautiful voice. I listened to this 4 times straight. Amazing my friend.

[@stewarth1571]

That was such a special pleasure to listen to and your lovely and lovely to listen to all day.

[@guitarrb]

you made a fantastic version of a very nice blues...

[@neillconnor]

Brilliant cover as good as Geeshies and she gets the words right. Most people sing I can stand right here and see my lover on the other side, not what Geeshie sang that is I can see my face on the other side. The emphasis of this is crucial to the song.......she can see her ghost on the other side

[@josueviteri1390]

You inspire me, seriously. Great

[@bradyswensen5170]

Mesmerizing... floors me everytime!

[@zarchy55]

This is the first of your videos that I found. I've watched most of the others by now and they're all great, but I keep coming back to this one. If I listen to it in the morning, the tune stays in my head all day. You are a rare talent !

[@johnvadenais472]

Very very nice rendition of this haunting song.

[@Gshit-rk7br]

You're awesome from the first cord!!💯😍❤️‍🔥💖💗💪🏾🦍

[@seanmoore1068]

Oh my, you nailed this beautiful song. Geeshie would be pleased. Thanks so much!

[@Vitusvonatzinger]

You have my deepest admiration. This is a fantastic version.

[@bluesblabber]

Wow. What a performance. You truly nailed this song.

[@RandyStrubleBackingTracks]

True talent powerful and authemtic!!

[@tomlla4113]

On my life this gave my goosebumps and made me well up that voice is so good how is she human , what a perfect human :0

[@myimorata7678]

Superior cover of a classic American song. Well done!!

[@marjet]

Thank you. You captured the essence of the original beautifully.

[@jpf119]

Magnifique, bravo !

[@davidaeldon1214]

Great version of a blues classic! Love it.

[@200frogs8]

incredible, amazing job.