Blind Willie McTell - Statesboro' Blues free for downloading

This is one of the most impressive recordings I've ever heard in my life. Somehow he makes it sound incredibly laid back and frantic at the same time. Try copping his phrasing yourself; it's so unpredictable and dynamic, both the guitar and vocals, marrying and juxtaposing at the same time. This man's sense of timing was on another level.

I love the different photos of Blind Willie McTell at many points in his life. Thanks to pulled the images together.

I've been covering this for years and it is infuriating trying to capture his guitar style and vocal phrasing simultaneously. Such a gem this song.

I wonder if this was an inspiration musically behind Led Zeppelin's "Goin' to California" - the chorus sounds eerily similar to part of that LZ song.

Imagine: this amazing human being lived his whole life without ever owning a pair of Nikes...

the real deal! thats a fact.

I grew up with my grandpa listening to Willie, can help but tear up every time I hear this. thank you for uploading.

For those trying to play it- he is tuned in Open D but one step down.

0:15 That's Leadbelly, not Willie...

Blues will be always the best music genre

Willie may have the blues real bad, As for me listening in bed with the flu, my spirits have lifted to the point of full recovery, The man is untouchable thank you Willie.

made my eyes tear up and this is the first time i hear this, greetings from Denmark. What a great song

I can see why Bob Dylan wrote"And I know one thing, nobody can sing the blues,like Blind Willie McTell" I can hear the influence in Dylan. Just a great track.

we have the blind willie blues festival every year in georgia

A genre that dates back to the ante bellum era or further.

I love the sound of a 12 string guitar

this is one of the most inspiring songs ever.