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Mississippi John Hurt
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Product Details

  • Audio CD (October 25, 1990)
  • Original Release Date: 1989
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Vanguard Records
  • ASIN: B000000EBH
  • Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #88,398 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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listen  1. Here Am I, Oh Lord, Send Me 3:07$0.99 Buy Track
listen  2. I Shall Not Be Moved 3:29$0.99 Buy Track
listen  3. Nearer My God To Thee (Live) 3:08$0.99 Buy Track
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listen  9. Make Me A Pallet On Your Floor (Live) 3:50$0.99 Buy Track
listen10. Since I'Ve Laid My Burden Down (Live) 3:40$0.99 Buy Track
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This inappropriately titled album is actually a concert recording from a performance at Oberlin College in 1965. Regardless, Hurt's rich, gentle voice and relaxed, flowing guitar lines could soothe the stormiest Monday. Among the hymns and traditional songs heard here are "I Shall Not Be Moved," "Nearer My God to Thee," "Since I've Laid This Burden Down," and "You Are My Sunshine." Complementing those are Hurt folk/blues staples, notably "Monday Morning Blues," "Coffee Blues," and "C.C. Rider." The blues patriarch's warmth and geniality come through here with such emotional intimacy that you can't help being deeply moved. --Genevieve Williams

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5.0 out of 5 stars Sit Back, Relax, and Enjoy, February 10, 2002
By Allan Ostermann "allan" (Portland (the one on the left)) - See all my reviews
Yes, this is a live recording, not a collection of prerecorded material; but you know what? I think it's even better than the studio works. I own Avalon Blues and Worried Blues, and they're wonderful. But there's something different going on here. There's a certain undefinable spirit he adds to the songs. Gosh, I don't want to say it, but it's almost rowdy, if Mr. Hurt could ever be described in that fashion (heck, though, it's almost like calling Perry Como speed metal).

All I'm trying to say is that the artist/audience chemistry seems to add something exciting to the music and the musician. I guess he seems happier and more alive; which leads me to one oxymoron I've always used to describe Mississippi John Hurt. Happy blues. I love this album, and if you like anything this man has recorded, I'd almost guarantee you'll feel the same.

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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars it may not be his best, but:, May 14, 2002
By Douglas J. Harwood (Lexington, VA United States) - See all my reviews
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This disc is a fine place to dive into the wonderfully gentle blues of this wonderfully gentle man. There was nothing flashy about John Hurt, and maybe for that reason his music may stick to your ribs for a long, long time.
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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars My favourite album, June 17, 1998
By dmckenzi@eidnet.org (Brooks, Alberta, Canada) - See all my reviews
I first heard this album in the mid-sixties. I bought the LP as soon as I could locate it, and updated to the CD as well. I have hundreds of recordings but this is the one I like the best. I've listened to it for more than 30 years.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Ageless
I first bought this album on vinyl in the mid seventies. It has been one of my favorites over the years. This live performance was recorded in 1965, the year before his death. Read more
Published 23 months ago by oldbluescat

5.0 out of 5 stars A blues pioneer
Mississippi John Hurt is one of those old blues singers of the same generation at Son House and Charlie Patton. On this CD, there are no liner notes to provide context. Read more
Published on May 29, 2007 by Steven A. Peterson

4.0 out of 5 stars the face of serenity and a gentle nature,
I first seen the face of Mississippi John Hurt on a Taj Mahal album,
"Recycling the blues and other related stuff" which is also an excellent
album/CD in its own... Read more
Published on April 1, 2007 by D. G. Luttrell

5.0 out of 5 stars Great album, but...
It's a live album recorded at Oberlin College in 1965 in front of an audience and not what most people think of as a "Best of". Read more
Published on July 7, 2006 by Stephen Mclaughlin

5.0 out of 5 stars Very very good
Transcends blues to be just a fun, sad, uplifting, great cd. Recommended for anyone.
Published on August 29, 2005 by Steve

5.0 out of 5 stars best of mississippi john hurt
I have had this album since 1988 and still listen to it regularly, his style is so relaxed and unique, music that will always be popular
Published on September 9, 2001 by alan steinbicker

5.0 out of 5 stars The best of MJH
Having seen some guitar Tabs of his songs I came across this album and brought it out of curiosity, ( I like the old blues musicians) Brilliant! Read more
Published on May 14, 2001 by graham reader

4.0 out of 5 stars A timeless classic
Must agree with the previous reviewer--this is truly great collection. I also first heard the LP in the late 60's, had a reel to reel tape of it that finally just wore out. Read more
Published on January 26, 2000

4.0 out of 5 stars Easy to listen to music by a blues legend
This CD is easy to listen to and appealing for true Blues lovers. Mississippi John Hurt has a way with words and phrasing that make me want to listen to it over and over.
Published on May 11, 1998

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