Big Bill Broonzy - See See Rider free for downloading

wow.. is that POSSibly just one guitar?? really sounds like at least two! Amaaazzing...

This is most definitely not "See see rider", but "Guitar Shuffle" or "Shuffle rag". The recording attributes the track to Ma Rainey, who did not play fingerstyle guitar ! Thanks for this post, one of my favourite Broonzy instrumentals. Great variation on this is on the Studs Terkel album with Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee

This doesn't sound like two different guitars....more like three. Considering what an incredible singer he was you really have a master here.

Eric Clapton's favourite Guitar Player.. This is not the CC Rider I know?

Wait. Isn't this supposed to be C.C. Rider?

I know of three recorded versions of this by Big Bill. This is the best I've heard as he puts in a few more variations. I knew of this version but hadn't heard it for years, thanks for posting! The transcription in Grossmann's book is good but is incomplete. The title is 'Shuffle Rag' and it's a hard job to play it as lively as Broonzy!

Look for the clip of Andy Cohen playing this tune here on YT. It's amazing. Furthermore, it gives you a good visual of finger positions.

You can tell from the music that Big Bill knew some good times in his life, despite any other woes he might have had. Great music, superb musicality, makes me think of summer fairs and dancing with a glass of cider, thanks for uploading.

Thanks for putting this on!!!

I found myself coming along with lyrics about halfway through. I love this man. The one Big Bill song I ever learned was Long Tall Mama and what a jam these songs are.

This is such a nice tune!!! Thanks soo much!!!

got a lot of the runs from long tall mama..been practicing that one for months, is how I know

I happened upon him looking for a version of "Glory of Love" :D Great find!

this piece is called The Shuffle Rag.This a different version than the one I've heard but sounds like it was recorded at the same time in his career

Poor guitar... Probably took to drink after Big Bill

WOW! That is some great blues fingerpicking!

Wes Montgomery aside I think Bill had the best thumb in the business.

Love the way he plays that guitar ...