R.L. Burnside - Poor Black Mattie

[@RositaCooper]

I love R.L. Burnside. He a awesome man and treated me like a daughter. I dated his son as a teen and no matter where I was or what time I would call he would come get me. He is truly missed.

[@gopilotmusic]

It's really nice to know that about the gentleman. Thank you for sharing. RL's music is the tops for me.

[@Cbc138]

Wow!! You got to know a legend. How cool!!!

[@stereo-ed1yd]

Family ...

[@edwardpotter8342]

I would love to meet his son I'm try to learn Mr.Burnsides songs..love his music

[@tonesmac2208]

U MARRIED? IF NOT, I'D LOVE TO MEET YOU.

[@RaoulFel]

A beautiful testament to human talent. You could give that guitar to anybody but nobody could play it like that

[@nuggethead008]

I love how he tries to keep his smile hidden on occasion...you can just tell he loved music and tried to be modest during this filming.

[@BrianCarnevaleB26]

He really was close to his prime in this video, still had a sweet voice with the different tones. Hill Country Blues

[@zoso1980]

Stories from this trip of Burnside and Woods are hilarious. Johnny Woods was constantly cracking RL up. That's visible here with Woods off to the side making little comments causing RL to flash that big smile.

[@entee123]

Tbh I think he's grinning cos he's off his nut

[@hawxhurstdaniel1168]

He was a happy camper with his guitar

[@Jespiir]

RL in his prime giving a great performance of this Hillcountry cornerstone. Truly epic!

[@sickbeatsproductions]

R.L. Burnside is a blues GOD, i hope hes in heaven playing the blues when i get there one day! LEGEND!

[@muhammadsteinberg]

You can learn the song but you can’t replicate what’s oozing out from this man…Genuine to the core!

[@manovoid741]

Did you learn the song? Any lessons that come close?

[@Reladan187]

The thing with blues is you can’t fake it. It just is

[@freefree2021]

AGREED! I haven't heard ANYONE cover this song with the same feel or stroke! Even his Son doesn't play it right lol

[@clapdrix72]

That's why music is so magical. Doesn't matter that he doesn't have a nickel to his name, when Burnside be strummin in groove he might as well be god

[@gxtmfa]

He had quite a bit of money when he died

[@governmentflu81]

I may be an old man now but RL is teaching me.

[@bertwerbrouck]

This has been covered a thousand times... but no one equals his groove on the guitar. When they kinda do, they always compromise on something: you either loose that thumping bass on every beat or the strong accent on the upbeats. This is far more sophisticated than it looks, guitarwise.

[@trinebean7435]

oh yes

[@andrewwabik5125]

100% LEGIT

[@JasperJames0912]

I've played hendrix for most of my guitar life, while not easy. I can say learning hendrix was easier than trying to get this rhythm down

[@StanleyKubick1]

the upbeat accents almost sound like a harmonica train

[@andrewwabik5125]

@@StanleyKubick1 I never noticed that before, great observation! It’s interesting to see how many layers you can peel back when listening to music.. especially something as deceptively simple as this.

[@EMC2Scotia]

The Blues is the roots, everything else...is the fruits.

[@JasperJames0912]

Well some of those fruits are growing spoiled

[@Guitarmalade]

I can' believe I've never heard that saying!

[@Ae0liann]

Minute Maid will never compare to freshly squeezed🤘🏾

[@samueltexasbelavarga5571]

Willy Dixon said that.

[@whiskeypunkfart239]

Got that right

[@drlepper72]

This is the greatest thing on KZbin

[@thecowboypreacher6568]

His timing, tonality and rhythm and vocals are absolutely incredible. As an beginner guitarist I have that much more appreciation for what he created in that 3 minutes. RL is a treasure to humanity.

[@oscar9680]

For real, his vocals are so in tune with the guitar

[@doubleuponbob3397]

You are fucking right, balls. R.L. Burnside is the TRUTH

[@TheCiaMKultra]

Well Put ! Truelly a Treasure !

[@Baghdadbatterymusic]

This took a lifetime to create

[@trinebean7435]

he is off-the-chain amaazing! from the day i was introduced to him (thru the awesome record 'come on in') and then started listening to old live recordings and back catalogue, i am convinced this man is one of the most incredible blues guitarists ever :D

[@PFB1994]

I've watched this 50 times, it sounds like something someone would need a looper pedal to recreate. He is doing 3 parts on guitar impeccably and singing great while doing so. Brilliant.

[@seon3403]

For some reason, I commented and KNEW there was SOMETHING I couldn’t quite out my finger on, that makes this one of the best songs of all time as soon I heard it I knew. Hearing you break that looper pedal thing really makes sense, I can feel the finality of this inhuman will power through the different tones of this VIDEO, not even a great recording! I’m speechless!

[@PFB1994]

@@seon3403 I've watched this dozens and dozens of times. The guy is a spectacular guitar player.

[@CesarSandoval024]

the timing he hammers on is what gets me here

[@GordiansKnotHere]

That music matches that smile! His voice is incredible!

[@alecpipik2876]

Hardest blues player of all time period

[@SquidPartyGames]

Good teeth too.

[@grahamsampson769]

I agree and all done with only four fingers.

[@TheEddieg1243]

He makes it look so easy. I haven't seen anyone come close to playing this song like him.

[@JasperJames0912]

No kidding. He's the king of rhythm in my opinion

[@ryand141]

Neither have I. Master bluesman. Shouldda been a millionaire.

[@bradleycampbell5933]

folks that can play at a high level on their porch or at a friend's BBQ....now there is raw talent. playing for free and hanging out with family and friends HAS to be the best ever!

[@ZeuzBluez]

+Bradley Campbell YEA MAN THAT IS WHAT I CALL PURE heART.

[@okayeffinay1736]

best ever b/c that's when it's real...

[@TR-yi8up]

The only thing more expressive than the singing and playing was the eyes. I’m so glad he seemed to get as much joy playing as we did listening

[@brucefoley2221]

smile is million dollar

[@stevencarrigan1987]

effortless, raw natural talent never ends. Food for the soul. Long may his music feed us.

[@gxtmfa]

When Fat Possum recorded him, my grandpa was ecstatic. He sounded just like the old guys he’d hear in juke joints when he was done laying railroad tracks down south and he said he never thought he’d hear that again after moving back up north. He used to make me listen to RL Burnside so I could learn to play like that.

[@drlepper72]

This is hands down the best piece of music on youtube.

[@sheriffjohnbird3179]

every time I watch this guy play he makes me smile

[@dtvenus8]

That's the coolest blues music I heard in a long time. Makes me smile n lol how that dude makes the simplest thing chug along with that finger pickin style....just like he's thinkin bout ridin on that tractor.

[@kob42141]

At Headliners in Louisville, early 2000's RL was playing. I was there for Bodeco, as they opened for him. My friend Greg Martin from the Headhunters was guest on some songs. I was in the front row and showed my harp to RL while he was playing, he just looked at me. 2nd time I showed it to him, he nods his head and I get up on stage and play with him. He had no clue who I was, and we tore it up. Damn I wish somebody had that on video, biggest thrill I ever had playing music.

[@HashiAkitaPuppy]

No one likes unknown harp players from the audience getting up on stage. No one paid to see you, sit the fuck down!

[@Yngsatchvai]

s k evidently Rl did dickface. Shut the fuck up. I enjoyed his story

[@HashiAkitaPuppy]

Keep believing every thing you read on the internet, dumbfuck.

[@Yngsatchvai]

s k this is a very elaborate story to have been made up. Why not pick a famous musician like Billy Joel if you just sought attention? HUH ANSWER ME THAT BALL SWEAT

[@Yourlocaltankgirl8375]

RL worked with harpists awhile

[@magnumtrooper17]

i bought an epiphone acoustic guitar because of this video, it is my favorite acoustic guitar.

[@Anopholes1]

thank God and RL for Mississippi Blues.. what a brilliant artist

[@MrGuitardog22]

That is just Fantastic!! Man' I watched this 10 times in a row .What a great piece of guitar work..Thanks lupine22 for posting and special thanks to R.L. Burnside for creating this beautiful work.

[@MARKIEBANUNCE]

Marco Zorro sound like 3 fucking guitar players there....

[@essej1973]

His playing has inspired to get serious about learning to play guitar. I want to play these songs some day! Thank you R.L.!

[@walkonliner]

laisse tomber tu n'auras jamais le groove..;

[@raiavomwaldesrand1928]

Authentic, pure and powerful!❤

[@DementedDaveH]

I love this song. Raw, simple and as funky as chuff! I'm trying to learn it. R . L. Burniside was aswome.

[@rievans57]

+Delusional Dave Hall his right hand is rock solid. those old blues guys were masters of rhythm...

[@coravisser727]

this is fantastic i do love it pure blues thank you.

[@leonkipa6011]

Love how his eyes smile, it's as if to say, oh these people are in for a treat.. Lucky us.

[@christosmaniatis3379]

Looking at this guy ...I realize that the most important thing is that music is touching your soul

[@willthacker5182]

bygone era. The days of the likes of the RL Burnside are gone. Delta blues were a product of the environment these guys came from. True music from the sole & for the love of the tunes.

[@kob42141]

I just went to the Mississippi Hill Country picnic this past weekend, this style is alive and well with several of RL's offspring having bands and playing there, plus Kenny Brown's band. I highly recommend everyone go at least once !

[@dawgrogers]

been watchin this vid a long time...got to see him live several times...he was truly mesmerizing...words cannot describe...a true legend.

[@Maveriks1010]

the ride on this is just crazy... he just keeps the gallop going. absolute monster

[@TheCiaMKultra]

So down right real ! I just discovered this Cat and he keeps me captivated with his uniqueness ! Must have listen to this song at least 10 times over to catch all his style . So cool that his Grandson is still drumming and keeping his Name in the Scene !

[@jamiearmstrong2412]

Wonderful isn't he?

[@TheCiaMKultra]

@@knows-about Thanks 👍 I'll check it out ! Happy Holidays to you and the Netherlands! Great music transcends through space and time to make it a positive universe

[@Theb4773ry]

His son Duwayne just put out a record with some of his dads songs and some of his own. give it a listen

[@UnPoeteMaudit]

I just had the misfortune of hearing Ed Sheeran's Castle on the Hill. I came here to cleanse my soul.

[@bluesrocker91]

It's alright man, it's over now... Just breathe and let the blues do their thing.

[@nickcliffe6974]

UnPoeteMaudit welcome brother

[@DanPat56]

God in Heavan! Be CLEANSED brother! I threw up in my mouth a little when I read that...

[@kandypatterson5943]

😜

[@wallymortensen7504]

Hahahaha, maaaaaaate, that made me laugh.

[@akrachowitsch3316]

I love the music of Robert L. Burnside so much. He is one of my favourite blues musician. Great Video. Many thanks.

[@mikelowery05]

They need to teach more of this in schools....

[@ronbobele8996]

Teaching this in Clarksdale MS Delta Blues Museum ... kids learning there

[@hammer44head]

This is school, class started when Burnsie started playin!!

[@Blogdoovian]

RL's rhythm = indestructible.

[@bilalattique]

Delta blues for life! Despite being a non American who’s never visited state side before I say blues was USA’s greatest gift to the world

[@joseph2832]

Lol

[@grbmajor6645]

I watch this everyday, and will till the day I die.

[@onethreesix]

Have you watched this today mate

[@grbmajor6645]

@@onethreesix Thanks for reminding me!

[@salortiz3528]

Just discovered this man last month and every song I’ve heard him play and sing kicks ass. 👍👍

[@01Rising]

OK so I've been listening to the blues all my life...and that thing he does at 1:27 still sounds magical!!

[@donniekingston2154]

Riiight, he just opens a huge window and lets a fresh breeze of joy invade all. Brutal ❤️

[@thelonious-dx9vi]

Yeah, and at 1:38 where he picks up the main riff, that ain't no slouch either.

[@StiversGleek5]

The blues aint nothing but a good man feeling bad for himself. As simple as that.

[@Yossiayano]

Great Hard blues video tnx for sharing

[@robjknight6501]

I like how he seems to crack his own self up singing those lyrics.

[@pablotorres7436]

Hay algo muy único en el ritmo que lleva el señor R.L Burnside... Parece Blues del Mississippi lo que toca... Muy continuo su ritmo y fluido el cambio de acordes con melodía mas el ritmo. Todo eso mientras canta al mismo tiempo... Gente especial la del blues mas puro

[@j3ohnny]

you godda love burnside's groove man!i watch this just about everyday...the guy's facial expression just get me man...

[@sep69]

What an awesome talent ! Beautiful ! And I don't think anyone can play this song like that. I just fell into the rabbit hole of R.L. Burnside and don't intend to climb back out lol

[@TheEllisQmason]

this is like the greatest thing ever.

[@p.j.degnan6099]

Absolutely incredible. Sounds like 3 people playing together, and he makes it look sooo easy. So sad I'm just discovering Burnside, I missed so many potential years of listening

[@drlepper72]

May very well be the best thing on KZbin. Can’t stop listening to it. Genuine music from a genuine blues master.

[@drlepper72]

This guy is awesome. Could listen to this all day.

[@iancumbers494]

God Dammit this man can play he got rhythm in his bones ....amen......

[@SavantSvant]

Wish I could play that well! :) True blues master! RIP RL Burnside, and thx for the insperation you left behind!

[@stevencarrigan1987]

This is as good as it gets. Pure art

[@MLG552]

Saw him in a small club in San Diego a while ago...it was fucking lit...

[@ariellehunter]

I think that is the best opening guitar riffs that were ever written.

[@ChristopherScottHamilton]

You sir have become a very big inspiration.

[@namnoiz]

This man was a rhythm master.!!!

[@whatIdontSEE]

I watch this video daily. His amazing technique and happy demeanor puts me in a great mood. Thanks RL !

[@ronald220964]

So you can see with your own eyes money isn't everything. The happiness and groove while playing is stunningly beautiful.Who doesn't want a nice fireplace in your bed that's all you need.

[@marccarter1350]

I love RL's smile! I love his blues just as much. There one and the same thing!

[@Auntieaislinn]

A superlative blues guitar player and singer. can't wait to check out more of his stuff

[@dawgrogers]

yea...I was lucky enough to see him live on several occasions. I was in a trance the whole time...unbelievable!!!!

[@somthingsimplefull]

This is just pure music at its best! You can just feel it. Thank you MR Burnside

[@lesflotschantants551]

What a groove in the blues ! fantastic !

[@guitarnut7438]

this dude is freaking amazing!

[@pwbpub]

the strumming and fingering seems so gentle yet swift and with great rythem!

[@999manman]

I LOVE this! My fave blues has always been the old Mississippi Delta blues from way back but this is making me wanna try the Upper Mississippi variant! This is a great riff. I especially love it at 1:27 when he starts that hypnotic, static chord sequence and just as it lulls you into complacency, ten second later it's back into the hardest driving groove I've heard in years. Incredible!!! I have no worthy adjectives to describe it....just enjoy it!!!

[@AlGrubis]

I could listen to this groove all day..!

[@kelleydonpatterson7556]

man, what great N.M.H.Blues!! running through my ole soul like ah freight train!! Look out now!!!

[@tubecrash3819]

If I had to choose 30sec. of music, I would start at 1:09 ...when he get's to the part at 1:26 it's just like a heavy weight get's lifted from my mind. He is such a cool performer, doesn't need to act dead serious. Always with a litte smile, while his music is on point.

[@jebaj0czeski0marynaz]

rusty strings on cheap epiphone sounds so nice

[@thelonious1234]

This is the best video. It's the best one. Ever.

[@alecpipik8297]

This is real real music

[@cesarespino111]

R.L. Burnside is the fucking G.O.A.T!!!

[@WalterWillems]

What a fantastic set up for a video: voice and guitar. Clear, clean and simple, but wonderfully direct. Good stuff. Great for the archives. Seeing him play live was a treat.

[@quovadis1952]

Stop this nonsensical talk about guitar tuning. Man is self taught, genuine artist like no other. He deserved a lot more credit. I can not get enough of his music. RIP Mr. Burnside. Thank you for being part of my life.

[@carlosbono6263]

INIGUALABLE EL AMIGO R.L. BURNSIDE. Este TEMAZO Y PEDAZO DE VÍDEO IRÁ CONMIGO POR SIEMPRE.

[@sidestreetreny]

He looks so young. RIP RL you are missed. Thanx for postin' this one lupine22. Holler - peace fo'real, Sidestreet Reny

[@LenaRiess]

Fall down on my knees and pray: thanks so much for posting this, WONDERFUL!!!

[@kikblues2508]

R.L. Burnside des rythmes et des sons inimitables. J'adore.

[@NewProspects]

this kind of blues music makes me proud to be from mississippi. i also love some north mississippi all-stars and hill country revue

[@Paracast]

one of the absolute greatest of all time. Missed. Legend.

[@kikblues2508]

J'ai toujours aimé R.L Burnside , il est juste excellent.

[@Hdgwinsusgrkdig]

Trixie your cousin's guitar playing has given me so much joy for a long time! He's one of the most unique and awesome ever.

[@HbagMbag]

What a beautiful smile!! ☺️❤️💖

[@williamprice9946]

It don't get no realer than that. RL keeping it real? RIP

[@BoltActionBob]

What an absolute legend

[@magnvsmarcvs]

I´m still addicted to this song and R.L.´s style

[@Trixiepurple31]

This is my cousin I love my family !!!Blues run deep in our family

[@Ant.Groover]

seriously ? that is awesome. Let me baby ride is my favourite ! "On drums Cedric Burnside" must be your nephew ?

[@jimaberg9482]

What a cool man😊

[@seon3403]

Welp, that’s another one of the top 10 songs of all time for me!

[@douggauzy6258]

Great performer

[@OldSkaterGuy]

Great song, I like his accompaniment. He just sits there lookin all bad and throws in a couple of words... Love it!

[@Nativgod]

No one grooves like Burnside, his boom chicka is like no other