Robert Johnson: Blues Guitar Legend

Hey now! How ya doin' today? Bustlin'? Hustlin? You take a deep breath now and let some fresh air in. Who else can do that for you? Things might be crazy now...but honestly...they've always been. That's just how people like it. Just a little on the edge, sometimes. Ask my friend Robert Johnson...I'm sure he has had to deal with many moments of uncertainty. Listen to him, now...and don't YOU worry about a thing!

Robert Johnson – “Drunken Hearted Man” mp3

And check out this classic Robert Johnson song I found on the youtube...



Remember: A good routine will keep some eggs in the basket
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The Church Of Scientology Is A Fraud In France

" A Paris court convicted the Church of Scientology of fraud and fined it more than euro600,000 ($900,000) on Tuesday, but stopped short of banning the group's activities.

The group's French branch said it would appeal the verdict.

The court convicted the Church of Scientology's French office, its library and six of its leaders of organized fraud. Investigators said the group pressured members into paying large sums of money for questionable financial gain and used "commercial harassment" against recruits..." (Read More)

Well, I can't figure out why they would call it a church if they are trying to fool the people. Doesn't everybody know that God will see what you are doing? Come on now people, let religion be a part of your soul, not your bank account. And if you are going to congregate folks together, you have to give them something that enriches their hearts. Right now what the people need is some good music. If you get people to sing with spirit...well...they might just donate on their very own. That's how it's always been. Am I right? You know that I am. You cannot fool people with their own faith for too long...

Bessie Smith – “Foolish Man Blues” mp3

Found at Public Domain 2ten

Remember: A great leader will follow his own people and never lead them astray.

FSH

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Lightnin' Hopkins on Youtube

Hey Everybody!
How is the new fall season treatin' ya?
That good? Alright, now...
Well, today I'm gonna share with you some old school blues artists.
Startin' this week off with my man Lightnin' Hopkins. I hope you find this as enjoyable as I do.



More Lightnin' Hopkins at PD 2ten

Big Bill Broonzy has a great version of this song, too!

Enjoy!
And remember...don't think of the blues as anything but a remedy for sadness.

Love
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Let Helen Humes Uplift Your Spirirt

Hey there good people! How are y'all doing this fine week? Got your mind on some things? Is the economy still troubling you? I know it will do that to just about anybody these days. But don't you worry for too long now. Sometimes, trouble is just temporary. Some folks just forget that. Money will cause a whole bunch of trouble, too. And when the money is bad...so is the feeling of living. And when the feeling of living is like that...you get the blues. And that's why music is so important. It may lift up your spirit just enough to get you through a day. Or an hour. Or even a few minutes. Take a few minutes and listen to the lovely voice of Helen humes. And see if she can uplift your spirit a little.

Helen Humes – “Song of the Wanderer” mp3


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A song for Obama

Hey y'all. Howz the week so far? I hope you have forgotten something today. And when you remember, I hope it brings a smile to you. Or if it doesn't bring you joy, I hope you have a way to smile anyway. Like these classic blues singers do. They might have things that bring them joy or sadness. But the way they sing seems to get them through another day. That's all we can do sometimes. Hmmmm...I can imagine the statue of liberty singin' this song to any president.
Aint that a strange thing to imagine?
Anyway...
Y'all make some time for yourselves today.
And think about what I said....

FSH

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A Story For The Rich...

Hey everybody, how are you doing today? Good, I hope. It's been a peculiar month of worries and woes for people. Take it from us blues artists; we know what we're talking about. For many years the blues has been a way for folks to release their emotions and concerns when it comes to dealing with heavy issues that life brings us. Whether it's R & B, country, rock and roll, bluegrass, soul, jazz and even classical music, it is important for people to share the feeling of togetherness. So that we are able to cope and deal with negativity by changing some of it into forms of positivity; the music.

Today's youth has brought about hip hop. Which some of us old folks are still getting used to. This very popular spoken word form of music and entertainment that allows us into the minds of these youngsters is important. To me hip hop was a natural development from the blues, jazz and R & B genres. It makes sense to have hip hop as one of the cultures story telling voices. More and more people have become so dependent on words because of the media and communication technologies, that it was inevitable for this to happen. So every once in a while, I try to tune in to what some of these youngsters are saying. They are getting more and more honest with their story telling, too.

I was reading some news today about the progress of this nation within the past 8 years. Economically riddled with confusion, this country has seen the money evaporate like a drop of water on a hot skillet. And as the new administration attempts to figure out the problems, the conclusions seem to come up the same every time. The poor and middle class folks are losing their money to the rich.
Here is a quote from the Huffington news:

" If the economy's growing, but middle-class and low-income families are falling behind, then the growth must be accruing to the top of the scale. And that's exactly what happened. "

And so I thought of this little hip hop story. From another perspective. Listen up, now...

Heavyweight Dub Champion
“Dawn (feat. Dr. Isreal)” (mp3)
from “Rise of the Champion Nation”
(Champion Nation Recordings)

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Forclosed House Of Blues: Zakiya Hooker

John Lee Hooker's daughter has got a sign for you to put on the front of your house of blues. It aint no surprise that she has the right key for a door to your heart.

I caught wind of this track from another girl called Super Fan 2009. And she is lettin' y'all have this mp3 for no money down...no interest...and it aint no loan, either! You can move this track right into your home now for free...

Zakiya Hooker Forecloses on a Bad Love

Zakiya Hooker

“Love Foreclosure” (mp3)
from “Keeping It Real”





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Blues Music Mp3's For Free??

Hey Everybody! Long time no talk to. I been away on virtual vacation, here in Netsville. Wonderin' about these financial blues that seems to be everywhere. You look left, you look right, up, down and all around...I don't even know, really, what to say about it.
One thing I can say about it, though, is that when ever I have the blues...I gotta play or go get me some blues music. But with all this economic frustration, I can't afford to buy any. I can't even support my own peoples music. It's a shame, I know. But, Lord knows I aint the only one. Some folks are lookin' around for some kind of remedy. And don't really have a way to pay nobody nothin' in exchange. Do you understand what I'm sayin' here?
These are hard times...

But then I stumbled across a brand new website that's just givin' away music for free! Now I aint talkin' about illegal mp3's that are gonna get you in trouble. No sir. I'm not even talkin' about PD4U. That's a good source of blues, but old news. Old songs, too. Good songs, though. But what I'm talkin' about is a brand new and modern up to date music source, with up to date mp3's. They got ALL kinds of music, sure, but they also have a little blues page started up.
Check her out...she's hip and cool and has come to my rescue...

Super Fan 2009 (blues section)

You'll know what I mean...

Ok now...try to stay positive.
Use the music, people...


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Gary Davis: You Got To Go Down

Here he is...

Reverend Gary Davis. He has got a fine message for all of us today. If you can take a minute to try and understand what he's sayin, you and your companion might make it through another week. We got money problems, political issues and war to deal with everyday. And what Gary Davis is trying to say to everybody is that you have to go down. And that's all he is sayin'.

You can interpret those words into whatever you want, now...but believe me...when your wife wakes up early in the morning SHE might look at you and have her OWN definition...

Y'all have a good day, now...

-link to song-

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