MISSISSIPPI JOHN HURT tells of making his first record in 1927

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[@bluecollarlit]

Holy crap. To hear him tell the story of his first guitar. What a soft-spoken gentleman.

[@rooseveltdavis9559]

He sure was. Just a nice humble man, besides being so talented. He's a favorite of mines. Love to hear him sing and play.

[@toughlikerocks]

Such a lovely, softspoken man. Apart from his incredible music, I could also sit around and hear him tell stories all day. I really love the fact that his music was so much a reflection of the life he lived. Not a hard-travelling bluesman like others, he was a total homebody who just liked to live a quiet life-he said he really didn't like to leave home. I find it impossible not to smile whenever I listen to his music. RIP John, the world is a better place for having you in it.

[@joannehack7588]

💟

[@-sbman333-]

Well said! I had the same thoughts when I first found him and started listening to his Music, a true Wonder to the world, especially from that time

[@OurEnemyScalion]

I’m genuinely sad every time I think of him really. I wish I could tell him how he and his music changed my life.

[@WilburCobb-mp9vt]

How did it change your life?

[@treybratcher389]

I love this man with every fiber of my being John Hurt is the greatest man to ever live

[@JamesMolyneux62]

There is a wonderful magic and magnetism about his singing and playing …such a gentle sound and so original.

[@mmonroe8253]

I would give anything to sit down and listen to this man reminisce about his life and times What a treasure...

[@johnpehanich832]

This literally has to be one of the coolest stories I’ve ever heard what a talented cool guy

[@iansings7428]

Thank you; William Henry Carson, for putting a guitar in front of John. and Mr Kent, for giving Mary Jane John's 1st guitar. and Mary Jane, for giving us John, and Most of all, Thank You John, for giving us your goodness.

[@kevinmorrow2788]

What a beautiful human being apart from being a master guitar player and singer! So glad you were born Mississippi John hurt!❤️

[@lucky5853]

I love this gentle old man ,and his guitar playing technique is almost impossible to copy ,may he Rest in peace in the Lord's glory.

[@rooseveltdavis9559]

Love Mr. John Hurt. Great man,great musician. RIP Mr Hurt. You were truly a gentleman.

[@soultylive]

This is precious. What a story teller!

[@randyk8919]

I’d like to watch this entire program. I’ve only been able to see bits.

[@adamdavis8253]

It's on KZbin. Pete Seegers rainbow quest

[@quad1000]

What an absolute American Treasure. God bless Mississippi John Hurt's soul.

[@rayrayray4116]

Love the story. Love how he tells the story. Love the man. Love the music.

[@MENFUSSMIKE]

INCREDIBLE!!! Thank you William Henry Carson.

[@iansings7428]

..and thank you Mr.Kent, for giving Mary Jane that guitar for her young son John.

[@leftypick4854]

Loved it. Thanks for posting this.

[@panhandlingray]

I needed a smile today, thanks

[@xTOILETMASTERx]

such a treat to have this is beyond rad. stoked!!!!

[@TenWilder0]

Possibly the most beautiful soul who ever lived. So much so, that you would never mind that he started the story 20 years early with a different story, never told the actual story, or played the promised song. 😂

[@blakefrancisboggs7526]

What an adorable person.

[@gskessingerable]

What a wonderful story.

[@SMN36]

Awesome! 🙏

[@acedaytona1884]

Thank fuck we have this footage to enjoy!!!

[@christopherbako]

The dude in the sweater wanted to jam...I know the feeling

[@howmuchisenuf4523]

Pete Seeger

[@christopherbako]

@@howmuchisenuf4523 oh! Thank you. I didn't know his face. He's a fine picker as well. 😃

[@JohnSmith-ij6ms]

gentle john

[@randydgrubbs]

A treasure find

[@smoothoperator7023]

I always wondered what happened to his hat & guitar after he died...

[@DasaLetsPlay]

You might be interested in this ( kenlelen.blogspot.com/2017/09/mississippi-john-hurts-emory-reappears.html?m=1&fbclid=IwAR0T8Btzs0bZfJbHSRJHhmN9OsKX-14f7d_cGWk0voLrlUF5pc76XXpzf40 ) doesn't say anything about the hat though.

[@johnpehanich832]

Good old John one in a million

[@UbiquitousLazar]

yah man

[@travis8947]

What guitar is he playing there? Not the Guild F30?

[@torvilasulvstle362]

wow! If I had his fingers, I think I could play guitar myself. Too bad they are way to short!

[@potzysk2]

What year is this?

[@potzysk2]

Found it in the link in the video: 1966

[@burtmantooth8913]

Nobody would know who he was if a kind white man didn’t buy him a guitar…. I love whites! ❤

[@Pfsif]

Pete Seeger, one of the worlds first modern virtue signalers and SJW's.

[@liambrammall1764]

No, he was a genuinely virtuous man, and did endless good in the world. And I hate pc bullshit and sjws

[@stayclean777]

Genuine virtue/doing good in the world hasn't changed, duh. Now it's called "SJW PC bullshit" to give bigots their safe space.

[@josefholbert9811]

I'll fight you on his behalf