R. L. Burnside - Live 1984

[@Givicencio]

01. 00:00 Poor Black Mattie 02. 02:53 Rolling & Tumbling 03. 05:27 Peach Tree Blues 04. 09:29 Skinny Woman 05. 12:12 Going Down South 06. 15:07 I Believe My Time Ain't Long 07. 19:07 Bad Luck And Trouble 08. 23:19 Jumper On The Line 09. 27:17 Ramblin' On My Mind 10. 30:03 Gone So Long 11. 33:03 Long Distance Call 12. 37:26 44 Blues 13. 41:07 See What My Buddy Done 14. 46:57 Poor Boy

Thanks!

[@DominicAJames]

That helps !! cheers !

[@larriettausa]

That southern mature deep voice is bad you know😍💋❤️

[@roctb333]

Yeah, makes you want to see what's attached to him, think I'd like him.

[@firdausHITMAN]

Thanks a million

[@timhankins7707]

I was lucky enough to have seen R.L. live back in 1997 in a bar in Oxford Ms. He had a four piece electric band and brought the house down. The word on the street was when Mr Burnside was in town it was not to be missed and that was the truth!

[@hermessanhao]

You and I might have seen the same set list. How much "well, well, well...." did you get?

[@tonyg6103]

Saw him in New Orleans on Halloween night at the House of Blues in ‘97. They boogied that place HARD.

[@samcarroll8326]

One of the most underrated blues musicians ever. A true legend

[@allanbriggs9007]

Had the pleasure of seeing RL in Australia in the early 90's - after the Dave Stewart doco. "Deep Blues" was released. He was with a couple of other artists. At the end - the audience (1/2 full venue) asked him back for an encore. He asked what we wanted him to play. The audience answer - to a person was "Play anything - we just want to listen." Signed autographs - came across as a very humble man. He got a terrific ovation from an appreciative audience.

[@tawnzz]

Honest Blues

[@b.i.g.brothersinguitars249]

underrated by who?

[@samcarroll8326]

Lukas Lysiak in the sense he isn’t as well known as the likes of Lighting Hopkins, BB King etc

[@j.m.harrincourt2208]

@@b.i.g.brothersinguitars249 He is a great technique guitarist, but "just" a follower. The really big ones were able to present something unique and innovative that made them stand out. It lacks the spark. I feel that way, but I may be wrong.

[@BillyHill360]

That vocal inflection he uses at the end of a phrase, the shuffle, the phrasing. It’s all pure gold. RL Burnside should have a national holiday in his name.

[@Baker68]

Would certainly beat pride month

[@jayphillips4167]

@@Baker68 It's not a competiton, you can have your R.L. Burnside month just as Pride can have theirs.

[@rolandfaucon1560]

well done mr.

[@shroompicn-shrooman]

I'd love to know if he us playing in open E tuning

[@captainamerica9353]

@@jayphillips4167 , let's make it competitive. I vote for R.L. Burnside, over the fruits.

[@jeffmurphy101]

That rhythm on the first song is incredible. People complain about KZbin but it has definitely enriched my life ❤️🎸🎸

[@_Planeview_]

People that complain watch the wrong shit

[@mooseknuckle8334]

Ya gotta sift through the shit to find gold.

[@danielvalleduarte]

KZbin is only garbage if you watch garbage....I've learned a ton and found music, film & conversation that would be very hard to come across outside of this platform.🎉

[@mhagnew]

@@danielvalleduarte Indeed! It's algorithm-driven, so people who watch and comment on videos they don't like keep getting served that sort of thing. My feed is great, and there's several lifetimes of interesting stuff.

[@rkoorse]

I think you tube is one of the most amazing things for me. It'll find me what I'm looking for, present me with this that or the other thing, some of which is so good it blows my mind. This video? I didn't look for it or ask for it. It just slid on up there. I'm about to post it on FB to turn others onto this guy. Is he playing open tunings?

[@eoinj3929]

Never heard of R L Burnside and glad Ive now discovered him. Excellent ! 👍

[@Tammy-jl2io]

ME TOO!!!🎯

[@WokeEarth]

We need more music like this , Just a man and his guitar.

[@keownfinefolders]

Go see his grandson Cedric

[@sixslinger9951]

give me this over any shredding any day of the week. This man is a national treasure.

[@modernmistyk4341]

This is the blues right here

[@jeffc445]

I saw R L Burnside in there early 90s , brought him a beer while he was playing and gave it to him , he smiled with a grin had a sip .. and than played on... Great night a true Blues man.. 10/10.

[@FullRaidersAlchemist]

Gave RL a pack of menthols when he asked me for a cigarette on Madison Ave. at Huey's midtown the week after he played The Late Show on national TV. Rest in Power. The R L stands for Real Legend in my book.

[@jeffc445]

@@FullRaidersAlchemist 😁👍

[@sartainja]

@@FullRaidersAlchemist Ever thrown a toothpick in the ceiling? Cool story.

[@kareemawheat5781]

The most underrated smile, you could tell he loves what he's doing!

[@billdaniels9539]

Yeah, that grin and his mellow musicianship and soft and easy voice has it all.

[@Thumperoo]

best buckteeth this side of Bluesville, yup

[@brendondaniela.k.aloadedmi7384]

I wanna smile every time he does lol

[@captofthestrad]

No fluff, no fancy electronics, just rhythm and soul.

[@adriannasanchez468]

captofthestrad no electronics?..... Look closer.......

[@richo220665]

Damn Right !!

[@MrBoobyray]

@@adriannasanchez468 He said no 'fancy' electronics. Most acoustic guitars now have an add-on - or built-in - pickup, especially when they are singing on a mike.

[@alguemmemataporfavor]

No billions guitar pedals plugged

[@irishseano]

captofthestrad have mercy

[@mic982]

Another one of KZbin's little treasures, this.

[@olivierpreziosa1707]

+Mic Tod so true :) we all cherrish on own little collection of diamonds ^^

[@Townes.VanZandt]

Yes.

[@slewfoot6608]

Amen

[@stevewynnearts]

Gem !

[@dwdorris3048]

Karl Childers learn trigonometry and hate math

[@finarollerz]

Laid back, total groove, no gun slinger attitude. How beautiful he was.

[@FrancoJ-c7p]

piro mittig yeah. A Real person.

[@Captain_Neckbeard]

He killed a dude with a gun, though.

[@baldrbraa]

@@Captain_Neckbeard That’s collateral.

[@rickmerritt128]

Like bo diddley you mean?

[@RetireesHelpingRetirees]

Man is a resourceful being.. A guitar... a set of lungs and a pair of vocal cords.. producing an entire orchestra of sound.. You'd think there were drums..and fiddles but no.. it's all one man two hands and his voice.. Amazing... Talent to the bone.. Thanks for posting... The Beat of Life !

[@written12]

Well put thoughts about what this music reveals about what it is un the best sense a human being

[@michaeldavis9411]

Such a true and great statement.....

[@TPaine1776]

This man was an American treasure and his music still is.

[@cherryisripe3165]

Pure music in its purest form. Gorgeous rythm and a voice that cries out dispair. A simple guitar and a big talent make the difference.

[@LoneWolf-McWeed]

The more I immerse myself in the blues and study music, the more I realize that this guy was the real deal. I mean R. L. Burnside... how badass is the name alone?? 🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@valerycharles6007]

and a loooooot of work..

[@Thumperoo]

I like dispair: like a mix of despair and disrepair ? I'll take it !

[@bustermot]

Somehow sounds like a review from the 50’s.

[@marianilie8708]

He was born like this. Blessed. I'm glad and honored crossing on the same bridge between centuries as this fellow. Great musician.

[@ReprobateMind]

It's nice but I also hate this sort of sentiment you neglect the hours days weeks months years decades of experience it takes to get this good. Talent doesn't exist this is man that worked so hard and honed his craft for so long.

[@trevorkendrick7028]

@@ReprobateMind I mean, I have practiced hours upon hours to get decent at guitar. But I can't sing... can't carry a tune in a bucket. No matter how much I practice singing I'll never be as good as Mr. Burnside.

[@brianmoore1534]

The beauty of r.l. Burnside was his genuine indifference to fame and money, he had little to no interest in it. He was a bluesman in its purest form. His rhythm style sets the bar for all who try to imitate him. He was a true master of his craft, well seaso ned, this man truly lived the blues and it was obvious in his music. I'm still mesmerized by his playing . I often imitate his finger style rhythms. It just don't get any more blues than r.l. burnside.

[@jimberlygridder183]

Burnside is good...but Lightnin Hopkins is king of country blues

[@karstenhammerhansen]

@@jimberlygridder183 It's two different styles no?

[@marcosgomes7681]

​@@karstenhammerhansenyes completely different,.

[@wirinheaven]

​@@jimberlygridder183The Court of Country Blues is filled with a thousand and more kings and queens, all blessed with their individual genius and stories to share.

[@dandicus3037]

If my day was crap I can listen to RL Burnside and come out smiling in appreciation of his great talent every time! thanks again for lifting my spirits RL and May God Rest Your Soul

[@steveseefeld3653]

God bless the blue's.

[@juliaowen797]

I hope you’re having a beautiful day 💕

[@FF-oo8nz]

Just a man, a guitar and his blues. The result is pure musical magic

[@BirchWeber]

That goofy smile made me smile every time. This guy is golden. So genuine!

[@bluestogreen1693]

I thought I was the only one. Man you should play with a name like birch Weber! That’s damn blues name!

[@BirchWeber]

@@bluestogreen1693 Lol, thanks bro.

[@TheMAJArmor]

There's nothing goofy about this man's smile. He's lived hard and claimed a life: “I didn't mean to kill nobody, I just meant to shoot the sonofabitch in the head. Him dying was between him and the Lord.” My point is that he's not shucking and jiving for our pleasure.

[@BirchWeber]

@@TheMAJArmor I said he's genuine, not "jiving for our pleasure". Didn't say there wasn't a lot of pain behind the smile because, as you point out, the lyrics clearly show such. But he does have a smile with great character, and it does make me smile. Just a passing comment with a positive take, not ignorant to the reality the pain in the world.

[@painelset3014]

@@TheMAJArmor Don't be a stupid, boy. BirchWeber didn't say that to offend our great R.L. But you really don't know how to interpret a thinking, bud

[@TharpaD]

Need no heater fireplace by my bed woman I got keep me cherry red - best delivered 2 lines ever

[@AdamMalster]

The more you watch the better he gets.

[@toyawilliams989]

like a good whisly

[@JLKDOOM]

When the booze kicks in Haha

[@AdamMalster]

I'm back again. Seven years later. And yes, it's even better this time around.

[@robertculliford5698]

RL's blues lesson to the world

[@ghssauto]

Mr. Burnside was, and still is, an American national treasure that has been long overlooked.

[@Monte_Verita]

Such an infectious smile! The dude was a genius

[@jayarava]

Look at his pupils and you might get an idea why he was smiling!

[@stephenloflin9984]

Pupils coke for sure. Saucers.

[@andrewwabik5125]

@Owen Harris Just because it's easy to play doesn't make him any less of a musical genius. It's not all about how hard something is.

[@David-cm4ok]

@@andrewwabik5125 yeah. You could have steve vai play this and you would be bored out your fucking skull.

[@nathanerickson3357]

@@jayarava Drugs or no, there is a pure joy in his smile, and a lot of that is the music. Can't argue that there is other stuff, but RL loved what he was doing.

[@JamesBarrett23]

Years of house parties, playing in juke joints and friends houses. He mastered the craft and developed the driving perfect rhythms over droning strings. Genius.

[@bigorange113]

mississippi blues in it's purest form.i still say he should have been more famous.

[@JamesBarrett23]

bigorange113 yep.

[@Noblesavage77]

Well alright

[@yvanguillerault9298]

" Well Well Well ! " , merci monsieur Burnside .

[@rickmerritt128]

​@@bigorange113great blues singer.

[@Jingles466]

R.L. Burnside is my favorite blues musician

[@epworthslim]

me too

[@aaronmccoy5524]

my 3rd favorite

[@MrOhjok]

Jingles466 count me in Jingles. R. L.'s my favorite too. Real Deal Burnside. This is a wealth of cultural treasure. He's a cool breeze, come and gone. Like no other - and never will there be.

[@walsjell]

Jingles466 i woould say blues magician:)

[@gtbwi]

Jingles466 me too...

[@Tammy-jl2io]

I don't always listen to albums on KZbin, when I do? The neighbors listen too! This is a GREAT recording. Unable to listen on low volume.

[@CoffinOnFourWheels]

I love this man so much. Just laughing, singing and playing. Having good time. That smile is so infectios. Thank you, Mr R.L. Burnside. Showing that it's alright to play the guitar with your fingers. R.i.P. Mr R.L. Burnside.

[@quovadis1952]

Amazing... bass, rhytham , and lead...all on 1 guitar.

[@johneichman1627]

quovadis1952 Mississippi John Hurt

[@robertsmithers9059]

When I played Mississippi Fred McDowell for an older co-worker, he thought it was 2 or 3 guys on guitar. These riffs are very basic and simple; anyone can learn them. The real trick is in the right-hand technique, which is not easy to master and get it to sound right without tangling up the rhythm and lead. Look up a Son House video - his right hand is flailing away and you can't imagine how he possibly hitting the strings.

[@FBlackRules]

Yea, The Sonster, MS John Hurt, Skip James all world.

[@FBlackRules]

John the Revelator, Death Letter Blues oh and some Blind Lemon.

[@onethreesix]

Robert Smith death letter

[@cleanhabitats108]

He had such a perfect rythm combined with perfect pace and a great story. Never in no hurry.

[@steveseefeld3653]

Cedric and lightning malcolm pay to Rl

[@rickmerritt128]

​@@steveseefeld3653hound dog Taylor, Elmore James.

[@alexdavis6711]

I popping out in 84!! This is the real deal music!

[@andyearthling1145]

Absolute amazing. I hear today for the first time of this Talent. Omg I love his Songs. I love the Blues. I don’t listen the Blues only, i feel the Blues. I‘m the Blues :)

[@Strato6049]

No one can beat how good Sir R.L. Burnside is. He left us many treasures and I am grateful for that.

[@marjovankuik4317]

Such amazingly good blues played with heart and soul.. R.L. has always been one of my great favourites.. I'll never forget his lovely but strong blues 💖👏👏👏

[@darryld9719]

Deep, deep, deep and more deep ass, Mississippi blues! One of the last of the true legends!.....awesome post!

[@pabdiary]

Boy, when I'm trying to wind down at night this is the best thing to listen to with a glass of whiskey 🥃

[@dieter6219]

vodka

[@deborahcandlish7712]

Doing just that tonight with a glass of wine!

[@buckodonnghaile4309]

Fell down a good KZbin rabbit hole tonight. Yes indeed.

[@darrenford8929]

indeed

[@sterlingmoore6032]

Very nice folk blues. There's a lot of history in the spirit of that music.

[@biggaboydraws5483]

R.L. is one of the underated kings of the blues, all the blues lovers need to put some respect on Burnsides name !

[@ethosyourbro]

This man's smile brightens up my whole room!

[@JACK83.]

Your smile burns inside our heart every time you touch the guitar with your simplicity and make it become magic. Thank you great man, Thank you that you still exist in our hearts. Rest in peace, may the earth be light to you. THANK YOU.

[@ricoflores8993]

I just heard this amazing man's music for the first time. Can't stop playing his music.

[@jenslund6152]

Medicine!

[@lepanhman]

Same & here I am & here I am going to stay !🔧😎

[@albertscheichstein4242]

finally i have found the music i was looking for so long from all the wrong places. Timeless music, that resonates the soul so hard that im starting to tremble from joy!

[@misuchimiss1161]

Consider myself very lucky to have seen this man live in Btown Indiana before he died. He sat down the entire show. Got his autograph too! 💜

[@douglasharrison1360]

Great music, pure blues. Love it.

[@DMBfan36]

It's good to live in a world where Burnside had a chance to express his art. I appreciate this...

[@JasonT-xp3kh]

Give me a friggin break. You people are intolerable.

[@DMBfan36]

@@JasonT-xp3kh Well Double J, that’s just like your opinion, man.

[@nineether8231]

Thank you R.L. for showing what blues is

[@johnlohr8698]

I love this man. By far my favorite blues musician. Takes me me to places I’ve never been. R.L. You are treasured brother . RIP

[@michaelalexandercruzvalenc9814]

Man, I have seen this live session in the last 3 weeks, at least twice for day. This video deserves to be seen for the future humanity.

A National Treasure that never got the accolades and monetary rewards he deserved. His guitar playing was amazing. Much respect and love to the memory of R. L. Burnside, a Blues legend.

[@rickmerritt128]

It is more his blues singing.

[@EPstroker]

Rock on RL. You can stand with all the other greats in blues heaven. A sound all his own, he sounds like no one else.

[@lucguenette7534]

this talented man did not need a band, i would trust that smile all day long.

[@mondocain]

One of my favorite bluesmen! what a treasure!

[@chuckeddy2588]

Had the PLEASURE of seeing R.L. at a small club in Ottawa 1995. Simply Amazing

[@allanbriggs807]

Saw him in Australia - mid 90's he was great - and chatted to those of us who stayed around after the show. Even got an autograph for my son.

[@Danster547]

Corrects if I’m wrong. He’s a real one. Edit: I’ve listened to this 1 to two times a day for the past week or two. Absolutely love it.

[@williamdon3442]

What a groove. These blues men really got it down packed. Drums bass coming out of one guitar sounds great

[@ysf-psfx]

The guitar really is incredible. I think the piano is maybe the only instrument that's as versatile.

[@BKsblues]

He was the real deal true Americana

[@bordebomb6631]

IS.

[@bigbobbreakdance]

I love his guitar style, just really honest. He's brilliant.

[@horsewithnoname12345]

Mississippi hill country blues

[@ua7812]

great brilliant

[@Sabbatius527]

I could listen to RL all day long!!!

[@terraflow__bryanburdo4547]

i have done so

[@rdoobies8512]

I can only listen to him for about 10 minutes, then I'm asleep.. :)

[@mangekyo9595]

@@rdoobies8512 lol

[@vibebert1980]

that's a voice ! That's a Man, a Mensch ! That's a Soul!

[@oxycocus]

Mensch?

[@dynjarren8355]

Amazing sounds coming from one voice and an acoustic guitar! And it’s hypnotic to boot! This guy was great! 🎸😎👏🏻

[@patriciahatmaker9209]

Amazing 😀

[@cdavis1067]

He still is...I think.

[@jackdejohnette2810]

This is exactly what I needed to hear right now

[@daryltate2541]

Mee tooo.....he's a humble artifact..a cornerstone

[@jamesonwuachi9688]

I love this music. RL Burnside was bringing it every time.

[@louiedebono6122]

I'm so blessed to have friends from this amazing family of Holly Springs blues masters.... Trenton Ayers!!!! That's my brotha!! And on drums... Cedric Burnside. Descendant's of Hill Country represent!

[@11hoffa]

On my way I met this one man band with one instrument, song and soul. Enjoy, I may not pass this way again!

[@keithpurtell1213]

R.L. Burnside, along with Robert Pete Williams and Mississippi Fred McDowell, deserve way more respect than they got. So fortunate to have these recordings.

[@LawrenceDelToroDrum]

That's back wood rhythm,that's right.You can't teach that, you have to feel the hard times ,You eat crap,drink nothing ,starve some, cry some, let down some,talked down to. All you got is sky,air ,A guitar ,and your life, and you entertain Yourself... other folks come around and think they've found something, The Blues is real life Hard times...

[@roctb333]

Some weed helps, and sometimes stronger stuff comes around, and the music and folks is fun.

[@wandajames143]

None of them wanted hard times. They want to party! And he did!

[@horsewithnoname12345]

wanda James he had 13 kids so yes he had fun

[@GrandmasDay32]

No doubt! That's all natural right there. He's got the soul of blues in his fingers.

[@dtestify]

You nailed it on the head

[@robertpeck6916]

What a treasure this man is!

[@luneyahortairo4951]

I've recently discovered this kind of music and immediately fallen in love with old blues rhytms... I am from much younger generation than probably most of today's blues listeners. But I never could understand the pop music... When I listen to blues, folk, jazz, music from 60's and earlier, I feel that it moves something deep in my soul... I just can't find it in today's music...

[@RevMikeBlack]

I've listened to Burnside for years, but this is the first time I've watched him play. Most impressive!

[@30eesh]

his whole face lights up when he smiles...these are the only times I can appreciate YT....

[@eiliannoyes5212]

:D

[@gonzaliusz]

Ten gościu to geniusz. Pozdrawiam wszystkich z Polski.

[@skater7d177]

His style of slide is so amazing...and those subtle hammer ons. Great guitar playing and great voice.

[@zvezdanobradovic3142]

THIS MAN IS GENIUS

[@vancarter3736]

Hill country blues The Legend Mr. Burnside Doing it Burnside style !

[@helenet.8217]

R. L. Burnside is King of the Delta Blues for me. Smokin'. Can listen all day.

[@rickmerritt128]

He is covering most of he material.

[@larriettausa]

Love his deep mature southern vocals, Its Bad You Know!❤️😍 yes great guitar playing

[@channelzero5169]

Effortless. Pure gnosis. Just human love, joy, pain ... life experience being broadcast directly into your soul. That smile ! It's like everything going to be ok .. Thanks R.L.

[@diane9247]

The beauty is in the simplicity. Stunning music.

[@chadhyde50]

Just a man and his guitar. R.L. has soul, soul, soul, and more soul. Love him and his music🎶🎸🎶🎸

[@jeffreyRfike]

2024 and none of these fancy blues dudes with their fancy guitars and hired guns can even come close to this. Truly a unique talent and beautiful soul.

[@mikec.9130]

Maybe the greatest KZbin video Ive ever seen.....

[@dburck82]

Absolute treasure. Never seen this before.

[@luisneitzke106]

His smile is still infectious. Blessed be R. L. Burnside.

[@albertadriftwood3612]

Amazing how the blues in hands like this man's can tell a whole story in one line. As in "Maddie don't got a change of clothes".

[@gtsipejr]

Love his music. Immense talent in such a humble man.

[@GaryParris-sd8gg]

We Love this guy to death at least i do from Gary Parris from North St Louis , he taught me how to play Guitar, that is for sure, unbelievable, Lord Have Mercy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@BeachTreez]

The crazy thing is his musical career didn't really take off until about 10 years after this performance - much love R.L.

[@fabriceployart5124]

I try to listen to blues but don't always get it... But with RL Burnside, YES !!! I love it !

[@randallburgess46]

I’ve only known about this unbelievably talented blues legend for about 10 years or so, he is one of the absolute best blues musicians of my lifetime. R.I. P. R.L., God bless you and your family for your great work in the music 🎶 I love the most and used to play years ago.

[@vincentbuccieri9305]

Great Song , Great Groove, Great Performance!

[@TR-yi8up]

RL and John Lee were my introductions to the blues. I love that one of them seemed to revel in the blues, and the other treated them like a second line event in New Orleans. Long live RL

[@beamignon3057]

Got something against second line? I mean the real thing, of course, not the product.

[@TR-yi8up]

@@beamignon3057 nope

[@TR-yi8up]

@@beamignon3057 what I was trying to say, inarticulately, was that John Lee seemed to more enjoy the darker side of the blues, wallow in it...RL wanted to sing the blues to get rid of them, and you can’t wipe the smile off his face when he’s playing them for you

[@LeoTheComm]

What amazes me most is his very pure and melodic sounding voice on his early work and the raucous sounding rasp later on when he worked with The John Spencer Blues Explosion.

[@jacksonupham2021]

Really love RL's rhythm. So much bounce and technique. And that soulful voice. My favorite is him playing See My Jumper out in a field. Another favorite of his is Someday Baby. Thank you for your music and heart brother in blues✌️

[@TheLymanDiamond]

Jumper On The Line... my favorite.

[@racingguitars]

The world needs to listen to this wonderful music !

[@leonardopalermo2416]

tiene el ritmo en la sangre,y lo irradia,que grande este tipo,lo acabo de descubrir!