Haunting music. Everything about it weaves a spell: the sensual lyric, the lilting vocal, the gentle guitar, the piercing harp (another kind of high lonesome?!), the pulse like a loud raindrop. The great Jimmy Reed, such a stylist: how many other artists, blues or otherwise, are so instantly recognizable, within a single measure (4 beats)? Thank you for making this available.
ALWAYS perfect. He had a song for every feeling,,,seems like. Precious to me. And to so many others Im sure. Hugs and thanks and keep up the great work. (subbed ya! xx)
Many of us are grateful to Keith for directing us to Reed in his adventurous autobiography. I would now urge all of you to pick up a copy of Reed's biography too. Just like the lives of other blues greats, it is full of the blues and little anecdotes behind all major hits. For instance, the slightly out of time tapping in this song is actually Jimmy tapping with his feet.
The book is entitled "Big Boss Man - The Life & Music of Bluesman Jimmy Reed.
Cheers.
